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What does split complementary color scheme involve?

Using three colors that are evenly spaced
Using one color with two adjacent complementary hues
Using four colors from a single hue
Using variations of one color

The correct answer is: Using one color with two adjacent complementary hues

A split complementary color scheme involves selecting one base color and then using the two colors that are adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. This approach creates a visual balance that provides high contrast without the tension of direct complementary colors, which can sometimes be overwhelming. For example, if the base color is blue, the complementary color is orange. The split complementary colors in this scenario would be the colors adjacent to orange, such as red-orange and yellow-orange. This scheme allows for a dynamic but harmonious palette that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of a design while maintaining color harmony. The other options describe different color schemes. Three evenly spaced colors refer to a triadic color scheme, while four colors from a single hue would represent a monochromatic scheme. Variations of one color pertain to a monochromatic approach as well, focusing on different tints, tones, or shades of the same hue. Each of these alternatives plays a role in design but does not reflect the characteristics of split complementary color schemes.