Complementary
Two colours opposite on the wheel. The boldest pairing.
Example: Blue + orange, purple + yellow.
Colour guide
Matching yarn colours, without the guesswork.
The colour wheel is a simple map for picking colours that go together. Learn the five pairings below, then try them with real yarn in our shop.
Try the colour matcher →Five ways to pair colours
Analogous
Two or three neighbours. Soft and harmonious.
Example: Green + teal + blue.
Triadic
Three colours evenly spaced. Cheerful and balanced.
Example: Red + yellow + blue.
Split complementary
One colour + the two neighbours of its opposite. Bold but safe.
Example: Blue + orange + red-orange.
Monochrome
Dark, mid and light of one colour. Neat and elegant.
Example: Dark purple + purple + lilac.
The 60 · 30 · 10 rule
For multi-colour projects, use one main colour (60%), one supporting colour (30%) and one accent (10%). The result looks balanced, not busy.
Tips for crocheters
- Neutrals (white, cream, grey, black) go with every colour.
- For amigurumi, contrasting colours make details like eyes stand out.
- For baby items, choose soft neighbouring colours on the wheel.
- Buy all balls of one colour at once so they share a dye lot.
- Screen colours are approximate — visit our shop in Taiping to see them in person.
Ready to choose?
The colour matcher in our shop shows real yarn in stock for every pairing.