värviratast

A color wheel, or värviratast in Estonian, is a visual representation of color relationships. It organizes colors in a circular format, showing how different hues are related to one another. Typically, a color wheel consists of primary colors, secondary colors, and tertiary colors. Primary colors are those that cannot be created by mixing other colors, such as red, yellow, and blue. Secondary colors are formed by mixing two primary colors together; for example, mixing red and yellow creates orange, mixing yellow and blue creates green, and mixing blue and red creates violet. Tertiary colors are created by mixing a primary color with an adjacent secondary color.

The color wheel is a fundamental tool in art and design, used for understanding color theory. It helps artists and designers choose harmonious color combinations. For instance, complementary colors are opposite each other on the wheel and create high contrast, while analogous colors are adjacent to each other and create a more unified and tranquil effect. Understanding these relationships allows for intentional and effective use of color in various applications, from painting and graphic design to interior decorating and fashion. Different color wheels exist, such as the RYB (red, yellow, blue) model commonly used in traditional art and the RGB (red, green, blue) model used for digital displays.