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Incolor theory,analogous colors are groups of colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. Red, orange, and red-orange are examples.
The termanalogous refers to having analogy, or corresponding to something in particular. This color scheme strength comes to the fact that it lacks contrast as in comparison to its counterpart, thecomplementary schemes.[citation needed]
These color schemes are most often seen in nature. For example, during the fall, one might often see the changing leaves form an analogous sort of color scheme, progressively moving through the color wheel to create a gradient in its natural pattern.
High-key color schemes have a lighter value, having white added to them or water in the case of watercolors. These have a more pastel-like look to them. Having a high-key analogous color scheme can give a piece a stimulating shimmer that pleases the eye, making everything seem the same color at first until approach. The colors are pure and are not affected by their complements which grab attention. This was commonly used in impressionism by artists such asMonet,Pissarro, andDegas.Pierre Bonnard has also been noted for using it.
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