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Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (Eitex) Bahir Dar University

This document discusses different color schemes used in fashion design, including: 1) Monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split complementary, triadic, and tetradic schemes which use 1-4 colors based on their relationships on the color wheel. 2) Neutral, accented, and warm/cool schemes which incorporate achromatic colors or balance warm and cool hues. 3) Examples are provided for each scheme along with tips on effective usage in design. Color theory is explored to create visual appeal and style through strategic color combinations.

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Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (Eitex) Bahir Dar University

This document discusses different color schemes used in fashion design, including: 1) Monochromatic, analogous, complementary, split complementary, triadic, and tetradic schemes which use 1-4 colors based on their relationships on the color wheel. 2) Neutral, accented, and warm/cool schemes which incorporate achromatic colors or balance warm and cool hues. 3) Examples are provided for each scheme along with tips on effective usage in design. Color theory is explored to create visual appeal and style through strategic color combinations.

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Ethiopian institute of textile and fashion

technology
(EiTEX)
Bahir Dar University
BSc. In fashion Design
2nd year fashion design
color scheme
By Nega B.
color scheme
 A color scheme is an arrangement of colors based upon
a color system
 Colour schemes are used to create style and appeal
 Which includes
◦ Monochromatic
◦ Complementary 
◦ Analogous 
◦ Split Analogous 
◦ Split complementary
◦ Triadic
◦ Tetrads
◦ Neutral
◦ Accented
◦ Warm and cool
Monochromatic
 Monochromatic is a color combination that is
comprised of just one color
 The best way to pull of monochromatic is to

mix different elements of a specific color


together such as saturation, tint, or shade and
design elements like the texture or structure of
the fabric.
 Black and white can be used to darken and

lighten the value of the color to create tints


and shades
Monochromatic color
Complementary 
 These are the colors that are directly across
from each other on the color wheel
 Because of their high contrast, as the name

implies, they complement each other the most


out of any color combination and it is the
most bold
 An easy way to add a complementary color

combination to your outfit is to start out with


a primary color as the base for the look and
then wear its complement in your accessory
choices
Analogous
 A combination of any three colors that are
directly next to each other on the color wheel
 This color combination is the most
harmonious out of all the color combinations
Analogous color scheme
Cont…
Split Analogous 
An analogous colour scheme includes a main
colour and the two colours one space away
from it on each side of the colour wheel. An
example is red, violet, and blue.
Split complementary
 This color combination is found by taking a
base color then pairing it with colors directly
next to it’s adjacent color
 For example, a green-blue (teal) is  paired

with red and red-orange to create a split


complementary
 it’s more flattering and dimensional
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Triadic
 A triadic color scheme uses colors that are
evenly spaced around the color wheel.
 Triadic color schemes tend to be quite

vibrant, even if you use pale or unsaturated


versions of your hues
Tetrads
 The rectangle or tetradic color scheme uses
four colors arranged into two
complementary pairs
 Tetradic color schemes works best if you let

one color be dominant.


 You should also pay attention to the balance

between warm and cool colors in your design


Rectangle
The rectangle color scheme uses four colors
arranged into two complementary pairs and
offers plenty of possibilities for variation.
Rectangle color schemes work best when one
color is dominant.
 Square
The square color scheme is similar to the
rectangle, but with all four colors spaced
evenly around the color circle. Square color
schemes works best when all colors are evenly
balanced.
Neutral
 Neutrals are colors that do not pop out or
attract a lot of attention to the eye such as
black, beige, taupe, olive, and more.
 They literally go with everything and
anything, and can be used  to slowly integrate
color into your wardrobe by pairing bolder
color combinations with them
 A color scheme that includes only colors not

found on the color wheel


Achromatic Colour Scheme
 Any color that lacks strong chromatic content is said to
be unsaturated, achromatic, or near neutral. Pure achromatic
colors include black, white and all grays; near neutrals
include browns, tans, pastels and darker colors.
 Achromatic colour is that which technically has zero
saturation and therefore no hue, such as neutral greys, white
or black.  Simply it means ‘without colour’.  Though it can be
an effective colour scheme, it can very easily look dull.  Using
an achromatic scheme with just one bright colour or the pop
of a colour photograph however can be dramatic.
Cool and warm colors
Cool colors
 Cool colors are all derived from shades of
blue, also known as cool hues.
 The easiest way to remember what cool

colors are, is to think of what colors would


best illustrate a cool temperature such as
greens, violets, light pinks, etc. Cool colors
look wonderful on pale skin with pink
 undertones and silver jewelry
Warm colors
 Warm colors, the opposite of cool colors, are
based around hues of reds, oranges, yellows,
etc.
 Warm colors look best on warmer skin tones

and gold jewelry


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