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One of the standard colour
wheels, designed so that
the colours opposite one another are
complementary
opposite
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One of the most useful geometrical shapes used to depict the primaries, their relationships and their mixtures is the colour wheel.
The Seven Colour Contrasts
- Hue
- Tone
- Temperature
- Complementary
- Simultaneous
- Saturation
- Extension
Some books on colour theory:
“The Elements of Color: A Treatise on the Color System of
Johannes Itten, based on his book the Art of Color” Johannes Itten
“Interaction of Colour”
Josef Albers
“The Principles of Harmony
and Contrast of Colors and their application to the Arts” M E Chevreul
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