What Is Adobe Color?
Adobe Color is a free online web based tool that helps you find harmonious color combinations. It has a simple interface with a large color wheel and a handful of options. To use Adobe Color, simply choose a base color on the color wheel and then select one of the Color Harmony Rules to generate a color palette.
Color Harmony Rules are based on the color wheel and describe how different colors relate to each other. Here is a brief overview of each Color Harmony Rule:
Analogous: Uses colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel. Analogous color schemes are typically calming and harmonious.
Monochromatic: Uses different shades of the same hue. Monochromatic color schemes can be elegant and sophisticated.
Triad: Uses three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color schemes are vibrant and eye-catching.
Complementary: Uses two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. Complementary color schemes create a strong contrast and can be used to make a bold statement.
Split Complementary: Uses a base color and two colors that are adjacent to its complementary color. Split complementary color schemes are less harsh than complementary color schemes and can be used to create a more balanced look.
Double Split Complementary: Uses a base color and four colors that are adjacent to its complementary and split complementary colors. Double split complementary color schemes are complex and visually interesting.
Square: Uses four colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. Square color schemes are versatile and can be used to create a variety of different looks.
Compound: Uses a base color, its complementary color, and two analogous colors to the base color. Compound color schemes are similar to complementary color schemes, but they offer more variety.
Shades: Uses different shades of the same hue. Shades color schemes are typically simple and elegant.
Custom: Allows you to create your own color palette using any colors you choose.
Choose your main color and then what type of color harmony you want and it will show you on the wheel what works together. You have the color bars at the bottom and top right. You can then match your fabric to it.
This takes the guessing out of color theory!
Not sure what to start with? There are color palettes already in place.
There are palettes in place from current trends.
OR you can upload your svg file of your quilt design and then color it in with your palette. OR you can take the hex number for the color and put it in EQ8 and you will have the exact color so you can see what it will look like.
Making a quilt for a family member? You can send them a palette OR they can send you one making color matching no longer a big problem. Making an embroidery label for the quilt? Using the color palette to match your threads so your color is consistent throughout.
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