The color scheme that uses two hues close to one another on the color wheel in which one color is the dominant color and the other is a supporting color used only for highlights and nuance is _____.
A) triad
B) tetrad
C) analogic
D) monochrome

Question

The color scheme that uses two hues close to one another on the color wheel in which one color is the dominant color and the other is a supporting color used only for highlights and nuance is _____.
A) ​triad
B) ​tetrad
C) ​analogic
D) ​monochrome

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given color scheme is called an analogic scheme. It involves using two hues that are adjacent on the color wheel, with one color as the main or dominant color, and the other color as a supporting or accent color to add nuance and interest to the design. Monochrome uses a single hue with various shades and tones. Triad uses three colors on the wheel that are spaced evenly. Tetrad uses four colors that form two sets of complementary colors. Thus, the most appropriate answer is C.

The Color Scheme That Uses Two Hues Close to One