What are the methods of color matching?

There are four main methods of color composition and matching: contrast method, similarity method, same color method and complementary color method.

Contrast method: by choosing complementary colors of colors or matching different colors with strong contrast, bright and strong visual effects are produced. However, it should be noted that the contrast method is easily influenced by objective scenes (such as light, materials, etc.). ) and need to be properly adjusted in practical application.

Similarity method: select colors with similar colors and belonging to the same color system to match and produce harmonious visual effects. Similar methods are easy to make people feel soft and comfortable, and are suitable for some warm and cordial occasions.

Homochromatic method: including monochromatic method and layered homochromatic method. Monochrome method refers to the use of different lightness and saturation of the same color to match; The principle of layered homochromy is to use the same color along different shades in the spectrum to achieve three-dimensional sense and rich changes. The same color method can quickly create a unified style atmosphere.

Complementary color method: choosing complementary colors to match can produce strong visual impact and tension, but at the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to not too many complementary colors, or adjust them appropriately according to the specific situation.

To sum up, we need to consider the objective scene, the atmosphere to be expressed, the effect and other factors when choosing the color matching method, and we need to make appropriate adjustments and changes in practical application to achieve the best visual effect.

In addition to the above common color matching methods, there are other methods for designers to refer to and use:

Color separation method: by separating various colors, only some of them are selected as the main color to match. This method can control the number of colors used, and the collocation effect is fresh and interesting.

Dark color matching method: By selecting the lightness of local colors to be lower than the overall color, the dimming effect is achieved and the prominent purpose of specific areas is emphasized. This method is suitable for the composition that needs to highlight some elements.

Gray-scale color matching method: changing color patterns into black and white or different levels of gray tones can create subtle three-dimensional space and morphological changes in design, which is convenient for printing and other applications.

Perceptual color matching: Perceptual color matching is a color effect created by designers under tactile perception and perceived expected sound. Through the rational use of color, texture, lightness, materials, modeling and other elements, a pleasant, harmonious and rhythmic perceptual effect is formed.

The above methods should be used flexibly according to the actual situation, not limited to the traditional collocation methods. Each specific method has its own unique form of expression and design effect. Designers need to find the most suitable color scheme according to the requirements of destination, design theme and target audience, and create a fascinating visual world.