Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
THE IDEA OF EXTENSION
is manipulated for this topic cover. The background yellow is relatively
intense, more so than the medium gray of the title type; the effect of extension renders the type
slightly bluish or violet, the complement of yellow. At the same time, the red elements are intens-
ified through their analogous relationship—in hue and saturation—with the background.
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Saturation Relationships
Saturation relationships may occur independently of hue re-
lationships, but will usually have an effect on value or temperature. As a hue is desat-
urated, it may appear to become darker adjacent to a different hue of greater saturation,
but it may also appear to become cooler if the adjacent hue is a warm color. Grouping
analogous hues of similar intensity, but changing the intensity of one, will create a rich,
intimately harmonious palette. Grouping complementary hues, or split complements, all
with similar values but different saturations, will create a rich color experience.
