The analogous color scheme uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. The beauty of this color scheme is that the more colors you use the more interesting the effect—especially if you use four or more colors with one primary color for additional interest.
For example, take a look at the colors in nature. No matter the season, you’ll find color combinations that are breathtakingly beautiful as well as harmonious. Pine trees in winter have an analogous color scheme of greens, blues and purples. Fall color schemes include yellows, golds, and oranges.
These are just a few of the spectacular analogous color schemes that can be found in nature.
Bargello needlepoint designs cry out for analogous color schemes. The richness of these schemes provides depth and warmth to create needlepoint projects that are serene, comfortable and pleasing to the eye. Analogous color combinations are ideal when the Bargello design needs to be appealing but unobtrusive.
This wallet insert was stitched using a split-analogous color scheme. Split-analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel, but one color apart such as red, orange and yellow. I chose these colors because the person who will receive this wallet gift tends to favor red, yellow and orange as well as their various shades and tints.
As you make plans for your next Bargello needlepoint project, spend some time getting some inspiration from nature.
Record the analogous color schemes of dawn, sunset and twilight. Visit the seashore, go on a hike or just look for glorious color combinations in your garden; and then…design and stitch!
[...] schemes for this Bargello needlepoint pattern tend to be analogous. The colors I selected brought back fond memories. Two shades each of rich dark red and warm honey [...]