The pleasing arrangement of colors that look good together. Designers reach it using rules of thumb — complementary, analogous, triadic, and similar schemes — so a palette feels intentional rather than random.
Synonyms
- color scheme
- palette harmony
Related terms
In plain words
- colors that just work well together
- a palette that feels right
Usage example
Sticking to a proven color harmony kept the slide deck from looking like a ransom note.
Categories
- Color