The Colour Wheel


There are so many colours to choose from, we will start with the Colour Wheel, it is amazing the way colours mix and interact with each other.

Most people have a favourite colour, but do they know the complimentary colour or the opposite colour that makes them pop?

We will be talking all about colours in this section, hope it helps you on your Artist Journey.



Lets Look At The Colour Wheel


The Colour WheelThe Colour Wheel

If you look at the colour wheel, you will see:

  • Primary colours
  • Secondary colours
  • Tertiary colours
  • Complimentary colours

So what do these terms all mean?

Let's cover them all below.



What Are The Primary Colours


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What are the Primary Colours on the Colour Wheel.

  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Blue

These are the main three colours and all other colours are made from them.

These colours are also special because you cannot make them by mixing other colours.

Read more about Primary Colours



Complimentary Colours


Complimentary Colours are opposite colours on the Colour Wheel:

  • Red/Green
  • Yellow/Purple
  • Orange/Blue
  • Green/Magenta

These consist of one Primary colour and one Secondary colour.

Read more about Complimentary Colours



Secondary Colours


What are the Secondary Colours?

Look at the Colour Wheel and you will see each Secondary Colour sits halfway between the two primary colours which it is mixed from:

  • Yellow/Red - Orange
  • Yellow/Blue - Green
  • Blue/Red - Violet

To make the Secondary Colours, mix equal parts of the Primary Colours.

Read more about Secondary Colours



Tertiary Colours


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Firstly, let's look at how to say Tertiary Colours, here it is:

Ter shi ery 

These colours are between the Primary Colours and the Secondary Colours on the Colour Wheel.

They provide a bridge between primary and secondary shades.

Read more about Tertiary Colours

We hope you enjoyed our Colour Wheel explanations and that it helps you in your future artwork.



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