Choosing color palettes for your yearbook can be a daunting task, but it is one of the most important. After all, color can be used to convey emotion, create unity, add personality, and more! You don’t need to be a master designer or color expert to create a great palette that elevates your yearbook – we’re here to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to make color decisions like a pro.
Palettes 101: The Color Basics
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COLOR WHEEL
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MONOCHROMATIC
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COMPLIMENTARY
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ANALOGOUS
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TRIAD
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NEUTRAL
A neutral palette is all neutral colors – not very fun, right? Adding an accent color can liven things up and pull the look together. The gray + yellow nursery palette trend going on right now is a great example!
Want more #designinspo? Download our free color palette guide to have of beautiful pre-designed yearbook color palettes right at your fingertips! You’ll be designing like an HGTV star in no time.
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