Color theory examples

What is color in art, and why is it important? Let's explore color theory, color wheel, and examples of how artists use color in art effectively.

This piece is an example of triadic art because of the use of three colors which are evenly spaced out on the color wheel.

Color can either make or break a man’s outfit. Color coordination should never be overlooked by a man when creating outfits or building his wardrobe.

This is an example of Analogous. In this illustration, the artist used yellow , red , yellow –red and it tints and shades to create artwork. Yellow and its tint seems to be colour that make the art work stand out.

Keeping color theory in mind when creating work can be especially helpful when dealing with color mediums. Having a unified color palette adds to the appeal of the piece and shows attention to detail. Three of the most popular color schemes are shown in real pieces.