The Quilter’s Studio Color Study Group April 21, 2012
Complex Complementary color schemes:
· Like direct complementary pairs, complex complementary schemes are dynamic and exciting, but less bold/jarring than direct complements, richer looking and more sophisticated
· Comprised of two color groups opposite each other on the color wheel
· Many combinations for complementary!
o Split Complement – 2 colors on either side of the complement of your color
o Analogous Complement – 3-5 colors surrounding and including the complement of your color
o Double Complements – 2 pairs of complements next to each other
o Double Split Complements - 2 pairs of complements one space from each other
· For balance, one of the colors is usually dominant, in amount and/or intensity. Choose your main color first,then look at the possibilities for complex complements. Use less of the other colors.
Analogous Complement (R,BG,G,YG,Y) Double Complements (V & Y, RV & YG)
Split Complement (B, RO, YO) Double Split Complement (RO & BG, RV & YG)
Homework for next class –June 16th
Reading
· Split, Double,Double Split & Analogous Complements – pages 68-71
· Color Dominance – page 60
· Classic Color Combinations– page 64
Project Workshop 4 pages 162-165 – Complex Complements (choose one to work with)
