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Since so many people have asked me what other compliments are there on the Color Wheel-- I thought I'd make my own to illustrate it for you.

This time, I have grouped the secondary colors into "Color Families" which correspond to the opposite Primary Color.

I also included some examples of Less Intense colors and Greys-- because a nice grey is not just Black and white mixed together---- it can be RED+GREEN, ORANGE+BLUE, or PURPLE+YELLOW.

These rules do not apply to everything!! Do know that it is the LIGHT SOURCE in a composition that determines what colors you should use... However, what I have above is with standard white light--- something every beginner should try.

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:iconthunderfox5:
I don't see any use for it, but I'll have to congratulate you on the effort! Looks professional and organized!

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:iconkatmomma:
Most beginners don't want to understand color theory--- I know because I used to reject the idea--- then when I discovered how it could take my art to another level-- I swore I would never turn back. :hug: Thank you! Your blue character Skai is it? Would look so nice with some orange backlighting--- and with traditional media like colored pencil-- taking a bit of orange to the shadows would make better shading than just a darker blue. ^^

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:iconcatwoman4ever:
Very awesome! :w00t: It took me about a year to memorize the color wheel the complimentary colors and contrasting ones and everything in between! :O

This should be a great help to some people. :aww:

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:iconmadam-marla:
:hug: this is so cool :) I have no formal training in this stuff either, reading these things is so informative :D
:iconstarke-haz:
Yey! Thx for this sweetie! It's really helpful^^

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:hug: I was thinking of you! :D

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:iconthebigbadfish:
You should do More colour theory :D

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Wow this is really helpful.
I usually like monotone colors sometimes but, this can now help me with complimenting colors.

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Oh, so it has some use like that, huh :O

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