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Color workshop 1
Complementary colors
Two colors on opposite sides of the color wheel are called
complementary colors. The complement of a primary
color (red, blue, or yellow) is the secondary color made
by combining the other two primaries. For instance, the
complement of red is green (blue plus yellow), the
complement of blue is orange (yellow plus red), and the
complement of yellow is violet (blue plus red). Coming at
it from the other direction, the complement of a secondary
color is the primary color that was not used to create it.
When combined in jewelry, two complementary colors make each
other appear more vivid. It’s usually best to make one color dominant.
If the proportions of the complementary colors are even, it can create
a chaotic effect as two equals compete for visual dominance. For
instance, a few orange beads will make a blue palette pop. On the
other hand, an equal number of orange and blue beads will diminish
each other by not allowing the eye to settle on one color or the other.
Even in desirable proportions, true complements can come across
as either too overpowering or too simplistic. Often using a color near
the complement creates a more pleasing look. For example, instead
of the true complement of yellow (violet), try a red-violet or magenta.
Or pair violet with a yellow-green instead of yellow. Pairing two near
complements also can be pleasing. The August birthstone project
(p. 20) pairs yellow-green peridot with violet-blue glass beads.
Blue as the dominant complement
Complements in equal proportion
Palettes to try:
Complementary gemstones:
Sapphire or lapis + fire agate or fire opal
Citrine or lemon quartz + amethyst or charoite
Ruby or ruby jade + emerald or malachite
Near complementary crystals:
Turquoise + padparadscha
Light peach + violet opal
Rose + erinite
Green with
its near
complement
Green with its direct complement
Color savvy definition
Saturation, also called intensity, refers to the purity of a color undiluted by
other colors, white, or black. Primary colors are saturated colors. A highly saturated palette is bright and bold.
Colors become more muted (less saturated) when they are mixed with their complement, white, or black.
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