Matching Pairs Color Schemes and Color WheelOnline version Identify color schemes with definitions. by Lisa Faris 1 Secondary Colors 2 Tertiary Colors 3 Primary Colors 4 Triadic Colors 5 Split Complementary Colors 6 Neutral Colors 7 Complimentary Colors 8 Warm Colors 9 Cool Colors 10 Monochromatic 11 Analogous Colors Any color that is vivid or bold in nature. Red-violet to yellow. A group of colors from which all other colors can be obtained by mixing. Mixing a primary color with a secondary color. Colors that are evenly spaced apart on the color wheel. Creating an equilateral triangle. Made up of one color and its shades and tints. Colors that are next to each other on a wheel. Usually in sets of 3. Muted shades that appear to lack color but often have underlying hues that change with different lighting. Examples of neutral colors include beige, taupe, gray, cream, brown, black, and white. The two colors next to a complementary color. Example: Original color: red Compliment color: green Split compliment colors: yellow-green and blue-green. Any color that is calm or soothing in nature. Yellow-green through violet. The combination of two primary colors. The color on the opposite side of the color wheel.