Monochromatic color

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Monochromatic colors are all the hues (tints and shades) of a single color.

Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base color, and extended using its shades and tints (that is, a color modified by the addition of black and white). As a result, the energy is more subtle and peaceful due to a lack of color contrast. Monochromatic colors offer very little contrast and may be considered boring unless there is diversity within the design.

[edit] See also

• Color depth
• Monochrome color
• Black-and-white