Shades are created by adding black to the base color, making it darker.
Tints are created by adding white to the base color, making it lighter.
Analogous palettes use colors next to each other on the color wheel, creating harmony and a natural feel.
Monochromatic palettes use variations in lightness and saturation of a single color for a unified look.
Complementary palettes use two colors opposite each other on the color wheel, giving high contrast and vibrancy.
Triadic palettes use three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering strong contrast and balance.
Split complementary palettes use a base color and two adjacent complementary colors, providing contrast without harshness.
A four-color scheme using two complementary pairs. Provides rich color variety but requires careful balance by choosing one dominant color.