When Less Is More in Colorful Worlds
Artwork: Elio Movie Poster by Pixar
Color Harmony: Complementary
Key Color: Purple-Blue
Link to Palette: Colors on coolors.co
This week’s featured poster is from Pixar’s upcoming film Elio, showcasing a striking complementary color harmony. Purple-blue takes the lead, complemented by warm yellow-orange. While children’s movie posters are often filled with a riot of colors, Elio stands out for its restraint, sticking primarily to this complementary pair with only tiny touches of other colors.
This intentional simplicity creates a polished and cohesive look, allowing the colors to play off each other beautifully. The vibrant contrast between purple-blue and yellow-orange emphasizes the whimsical yet mysterious tone of the film, drawing the viewer’s eye directly to Elio and the playful alien characters around him. It’s a great reminder that less can often be more, even when designing for younger audiences.
