Color

Value
James Sangaban
BEED 3 r d Year
Color Value

This is the lightness or darkness of a color. A color’s value

changes when white or black is added. Adding white creates a
“tint” of that color and adding black creates a “shade”. It my
used to achieve an illusion of distance. Distant objects tend to
get lighter than objects that are closer to the viewer.
Color Value
A good way to see the difference in
the values of colors is to look at the
greyscale. White is the lightest
value, while black is the darkest.
Middle gray is the value halfway
between these two extremes.
Color Value
The value of a color value can be
affected simply by adding white or
black to it. By adding white to a
hue, a lighter value is the result.
Lighter values are called “tints”.
When is black added to a hue, the
value becomes darker, creating a
“shade” of that color.
Color Harmony/Scheme

is the relationship of colors that work well

together. A harmony can be basic having
only one color with several shades
(monochromatic) or two colors that
complement one another, or it can be a more
advanced relationship involving a
combination of multiple colors. There are
many ideas for achieving harmony in our
color palettes. These harmonies are based on
the color wheel.
Different Color Scheme

• MONOCHROMATIC COLOR SCHEME

• ANALOGOUS COLOR SCHEME
• COMPLEMENTARY COLOR SCHEME
MONOCHROMATIC
COLOR SCHEME

This type of color scheme is all about

using only one color. The goal is to
explore the subtle distinctions of tone,
shade, and tints. You can create a cohesive
look without worrying about decorations.
This particular color scheme is great for
homeowners that want to keep the colors
of their home simple.
Example of
Monochromatic
Color Scheme
ANALOGOUS COLOR
SCHEME
If you want to get the advantage of this
color scheme, the object is to choose
colors that are next to each other on the
color wheel. In analogous color schemes,
you can use different shades and tones to
create a multilayered effect. A saturated
version of colors can increase the
liveliness of your room.
Example of
Analogous Color
Scheme
COMPLEMENTARY
COLOR SCHEME

•This scheme includes a color that is

opposite to each other on the color
wheel. This extreme contrast of
colors can make your living space
exciting and vibrant.
• Ex. Red and Green, Yellow and
Violet, Orange and Blue.
Example of
Analogous Color
Scheme