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How to use a split complementary color scheme in design?
A narrow triangle.
A split-complementary color scheme takes up a base color and two secondary colors. It is similar to the complementary color scheme, but one of the complements is split.
The split complementary color scheme is versatile, pleasant, and easy to achieve. It offers the same advantages of a complementary color scheme in terms of contrast and balance between warm and cool color temperatures.
Yet some assume it easier to work with since the hues are more subtle and create less tension.
The benefit of the split complementary color scheme is that it has more combination than a simple complementary color scheme. This variety, however, also makes split complementary color schemes less vibrant and eye-catching.
To make matters worse, it is often hard to harmonize the colors in a split complementary color scheme.
The effect created by such a scheme is just as contrasting as the one before but barely less intense. If you feel unconfident about using the complementary scheme, use the split complementary instead.
The split-complimentary color scheme is often a good choice for beginners, because it is difficult to mess up.
Easy way to create split complementary color scheme:
Step 1: Pick any color
I started with color “#DBB468”. And we’re going to change it to HSB, which stands for Hue, Saturation, and Brightness.
Step 2: Make copy
Just copy paste the same color 2 more times so we can make a perfect split complementary color scheme.
