Introduction to Design Systems

Color palettes

There are several types of color combinations which can be used to build color palettes.

Monochromatic

Monochromatic palettes are created by establishing variations on a shade of a single color.

Monochromatic

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Complementary

Complementary color palettes are created by selecting two colors directly opposite of each other on the color wheel.

Complementary

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Analogous

Analogous color palettes are created by selecting three colors which are side by side on the color wheel.

Analogous

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Triadic

Triadic color palettes are created by selecting three evenly-spaced colors from around the color wheel.

Triadic

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