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SPOTLIGHT ON ... COLOR BY MARGIE DEEB
August 2009
Analogous Meets Complementary
by Margie Deeb
The easiest group of colors to work with are analogous colors. Analogy is defined as "similarity or comparability." Analogous colors are similar, thus they are neighbors on the color wheel.
So naturally, the easiest way to work with a set of Trios is to use beads in colors that are the same or analogous to the wire itself. You can't go wrong, and you'll come up with harmonious combinations instantly.
For example, the "Mystical" Trio contains 3 analogous colors: red, pink, and purple. See how they sit beside each other on the wheel.
Choosing the same or analogous colored beads (those that are similar in color to the wire) is a perfect match for this Trio.
But what if you're feeling more adventuresome and bold? What if you want to get a little more creative with your color? I have answer for you...
A complementary accent. Aim straight across the color wheel and select one color within that analogous group.
In the case of "Mystical," I chose the yellow-green of peridot. See how this complementary accent adds a daring dash of brilliance to this already luscious palette?
Try this technique with any of the Trios sets. "Tranquility,' "Renewal," "Harmony," and 'Vitality' are analogous (or close enough to analogous) combinations begging for a splash of the complementary hue.
We'll explore more analogous complementary palettes in the future.
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Artist and color expert Margie Deeb is the author of The Beader's Color Palette, The Beader's Guide to Color and numerous beading and color publications. She teaches color and beading across the country and her free monthly color column, "Margie’s Muse," is available on her website. She writes regularly for Beadwork, Bead & Button, and Step-by-Step Beads magazines. Sign up for her newsletter chock-full of valuable color and beading information... FREE! |
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