How to Use Complementary Colors in Watercolor Painting

Using complementary (oops misspelled in the Video title) colors in your color mixing is an important and powerful watercolor tool to learn. In this video we explore what complements are, the color wheel using available colors, and how complementary colors can add depth, variety and character to your watercolor painting.

My color wheel colors

Primaries:
Hansa Yellow
Cerulean Blue
Pyrrol Red

Secondaries:
Azo Orange
Mixed Green (Phthalo Green, Hansa Yellow)
Ultramarine Violet

Tertiaries:
Mixed Yellow Green (Phthalo Green, Hansa Yellow)
Phthalo Green
Mixed Blue Violet (Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Violet)
Quinacridone Violet
Scarlet Pyrrol
Mixed Orange Yellow (Hansa Yellow, Azo Orange)

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