No color is as eneretic as red-violet, which combines the penetrating nature of red with the inspiration of violet. Also called magenta or fuchsia, this outgoing hue seems to vibrate,especially when in contact with its complementary hue of yellow-green. The energetic color scheme is daring bold, and active. It is avant-garde and exciting, the antithesis of tradition. The energetic color scheme can be great for creating momentary excitement, but may be rather difficult to live with over the long term. It is therefore wonderful for graphic design, especially for invitations, reminder mailings, and self-promotion pieces, all of which have a short "shelf lift" but should project maximum energy; interiors may require the balance of neutral gray tones, In the fine arts, energetic color recall the Fauves, and create activity and movement in a painting, illustration,or collage.
