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The document explains the concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, along with various color schemes such as monochromatic and complementary. It also discusses the emotional impact of warm versus cool colors, the creation of tints, shades, and tones, and the difference between additive and subtractive color methods. Understanding these elements is essential for enhancing design, branding, and visual aesthetics.

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Types Colour

The document explains the concepts of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, along with various color schemes such as monochromatic and complementary. It also discusses the emotional impact of warm versus cool colors, the creation of tints, shades, and tones, and the difference between additive and subtractive color methods. Understanding these elements is essential for enhancing design, branding, and visual aesthetics.

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Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Colours

 Primary colours: Base hues that can’t be mixed from other colours (RYB model: red,
yellow, blue)
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 Secondary colours: Formed by mixing two primaries—orange, green, and purple


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 Tertiary colours: Created by mixing a primary with an adjacent secondary: red-orange,


yellow-green, blue-violet, etc. .

2. Colour Schemes (Harmonies)

Derived from the colour wheel to guide pleasing combinations:


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 Monochromatic: Variations (tints, shades, tones) of one hue—simple and elegant.

 Complementary: Opposite hues (e.g., blue & orange) for high contrast.

 Split-Complementary: One hue plus the two adjacents of its complement—softer


contrast.

 Analogous: Neighbouring hues (e.g., orange, yellow-orange, yellow) for harmony.

 Triadic: Three evenly spaced hues (like primary colours) for vibrant balance.

 Tetradic: Two complementary pairs forming a rectangle or square—rich and colorful.

☀️3. Warm vs Cool Colours

 Warm colours (reds, oranges, yellows): evoke energy and warmth.

 Cool colours (blues, greens, purples): evoke calm and tranquility.


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🧐 4. Tints, Shades & Tones


 Tint = hue + white → lighter (ex: pink from red)

 Shade = hue + black → darker

 Tone = hue + gray → softer, muted colour


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🔬 5. Additive vs Subtractive Colour

 Additive (RGB): Colour by mixing light—e.g., screens combine red, green, blue between
them.

 Subtractive (RYB/CMY): Mixing pigments such as paints or inks—e.g., blue + yellow


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🧭 Quick Reference Table

Type Description

Primary Red, yellow, blue (base hues)

Secondary Orange, green, purple (mix of two primaries)

Tertiary Mix of primary + adjacent secondary (e.g., blue-green)

Colour Schemes Monochromatic, complementary, analogous, triadic, tetradic

Warm vs Cool Emotional temperature of colours

Tints/Shades/Tones Lightness/darkness/moderation of hue

Additive/Subtractive Colour creation via light versus pigment

🧠 Why It Matters

Understanding these different colour types and schemes empowers you to enhance everything
from graphic design and branding to fashion, art, and interior decor—helping you evoke the
right mood, harmony, and visual impact.

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