Understanding Hue and Color Undertones

Описание: Cohesive Collections: Neutrals and Undertones

New surface pattern designers often gravitate towards a range of "neutral" colors, but a common pitfall is using colors within the same hue family with different undertones.

For example, a beige with a yellow undertone might sit awkwardly next to a pink undertone. This difference in undertone creates a clash, even though the colors seem similar at first glance.

The Secret Weapon: Understanding Undertones

Understanding undertones is not just a skill. It's a secret weapon that can transform your designs. It's the key to creating cohesive and professional-looking patterns and collections. Every color, even neutrals, can have a warm (yellow, orange, red), cool (blue, green), or neutral undertone.

Cohesive Neutrals:

Here's a tip for working with neutrals: Select neutrals with similar undertones. Similar undertones create a sense of harmony and flow within your designs, making your collections feel more polished and intentional.
Paying attention to undertones will elevate your designs and avoid the "something's off" feeling caused by unintentional color clashes.

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