Color Wheel

 HUE 

The pure color (for example RED)
 TONE
Hue + small amount of gray or opposite color (will mute or tone down the color
 TINT 
Hue + White (will lighten the color)
 COMPLEMENT TINT  
Tint + small amount of gray or opposite color (will mute or tone down the color)
 SHADE 
Hue + Black (will darken the color)

Color Wheel: An arrangement of colors sequentially in a circular pattern so that each secondary color lies between the two primary colors of which it is an equal mixture, and opposite the primary color to which it is the complement.  Each tertiary color is positioned between the primary and secondary colors of which it is an equal mixture.  

The first or primary triad colors in the color wheel (or spectrum) are red, blue and yellow. These are called pure colors because mixing them with each other and/or with white or black can make all other colors.


The second (or secondary) triad colors in the color wheel are orange, green and purple.  Made by mixing two primary colors together.  Mixing red and yellow make orange, yellow and blue make green, and combining red and blue produce purple.
  
Complementary colors:  are those directly opposite one other in the color spectrum or wheel.  That’s why hunter green pants look great with a burgundy sweater.  Blue is opposite of orange so gold, rust, and brown compliment shades of blue.

Analogous colors: Colors, which are next to each other on the color wheel, go well together, such as blue pants, a blue-green shirt and a green jacket.

• Monochromatic:  all one color, but different shades, tones or tints.
   
• Neutral: dress in shades of white, black, gray or beige.  Khaki pants, white shirt and a gray sweater are all neutrals.  It may not be a dynamic look, but it is sophisticated. 
   
• Seasonal Colors: Some colors are more appropriate at certain times of year than others. Pastels are usually associated with spring/summer, while autumn colors are rust, brown, green, and burgundy. Wearing rust in the summer, or light yellow in the fall looks out of place.
   
• Think contrast.  Try one light element with two dark, or one dark with two lights, such as a charcoal suit, white shirt and red tie, or tan suit with yellow shirt and green tie. Or Khaki pants and a dark blue shirt.