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How to use color contrast for standout photos

Color contrast is one way to make your photos pop and garner more interest. There is a certain simplicity and charm to these kinds of pictures – but only if one knows which colors pair well and work together. Here are some tips to consider.  Image source: HGTV.com Achieving color entails a basic understanding of color, or knowing what primary and secondary colors are and what they also represent. Color has become so crucial in identifying and differentiating between specific things and their states, and it can signal critical situations that need attention, such as a red traffic sign. White evokes purity and cleanliness, while green is linked to life, nature, and the environment.  Among the simplest forms of contrast is black and white, which makes photographs in this style look effective. But color contrast photography is a bit more complex than black and white. It happens when a cold color is paired with a warm one or opposites on the color wheel. For ...