How to Use the Color Wheel

I’m so excited to share a really useful tool for artists, the color wheel! By learning how to use the color wheel, you can make your colors pop. Whether you are a beginner painter or a seasoned pro, knowing how to blend your colors can really help take your artwork to the next level. Let’s dive right in! 

How to Create Color Combinations 

The color wheel is such a valuable tool for showing you how well colors relate to each other. It is key to gorgeous color combinations. When you stick to colors that are next to each other on the wheel (think red, orange, and yellow), you can easily blend them to create stunning transitions in your artwork. 

Imagine mixing a fiery red into a vibrant orange and then letting that orange melt into a golden yellow. You’ll see these colors naturally flow into each other, creating a rich, warm gradient. The beauty of this technique is that you don't need to overthink it. Let the color wheel do the work for you!

Playing with Different Colors

Oftentimes, certain colors will read stronger than others and almost overpower them when painting. When working with those, you might need to balance things out with a bit more of the “weaker” color. For example, when blending yellow and blue to make green, a little blue goes a long way! Don’t forget to play with the ratios until you get that perfect color you’re looking for. 

Why Is This Important? 

If you don’t have a color that you need on hand, you can use the Color Wheel to conveniently mix it for yourself. Do you need a visual of how that works? Watch this quick video below.

More Tips for Artists

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