🌈 1. Introduction

The color wheel is a circular chart that shows the relationship between different colors.It was first created by Sir Isaac Newton in the 17th century after studying how light splits into a spectrum.Artists and designers use it to understand how colors mix, match, and contrast.

🔺 2. Primary Colors

The three basic colors: Red, Blue, and Yellow.

They cannot be made by mixing other colors.

All other colors are created from these three.

🟢 3. Secondary Colors

Formed by mixing two primary colors in equal amounts:

Red + Yellow = Orange

Blue + Yellow = Green

Red + Blue = Violet (Purple)

These sit between the primary colors on the wheel.

🟣 4. Tertiary Colors

Made by mixing a primary color with a neighboring secondary color.Examples:Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Blue-Violet, Red-Violet.

These give more shades and variety in artworks.

☀️ 5. Warm and Cool Colors

Warm colors: Red, Orange, Yellow — create feelings of energy, warmth, and excitement.

Cool colors: Blue, Green, Violet — create calmness, peace, and relaxation.Warm colors appear to move forward; cool colors seem to recede in art.

💫 6. Complementary Colors

These are opposite each other on the color wheel.

Examples: Red–Green, Blue–Orange, Yellow–Purple.

When placed side by side, they create strong contrast and make each other stand out.

🖌️ 7. Importance of the Color Wheel

Helps artists choose color combinations that look harmonious.

Useful in painting, fashion, graphic design, and interior decoration.

Aids in expressing emotions through color choice and balance.