Has anyone used close~value colors when painting?

Question

From what I understand,...it is where you take to complimentary colors and make them exactly the same value.

Just to expand,.....say you take orange and blue. Complimentaries right? Ever notice that orange is the lighter color of the pare? When you darken the orange to the exact same darkness as the blue it increases the vibration of the compliments extremely, apart from just using the normal compliments. (I hope this makes sense)
I'm not talking about intensity but value.

Has anyone heard of this? Has anyone painted complimentary colors in this manner? Have you?... I wish to know more about it.

Has anyone heard of this







Afterwards, when you place them side by side, you get alot more illumination or vibration.

opps, sorry about the extra lines,...lol, oh well

Answer 1

Yes! In fact the colors you mentioned, I've used a lot in my work. I do 3D abstract paintings and have studied color extensively. Believe it or not, when observing these colors next to one another an actual cimicul reaction happens in the eye. If your really interested, I can recommend "The Art of Color" an amazing book on color by, Johannes Itten. If you would like to see what I, do with color, see my on line portfolio. fineartbystroup.com

Answer 2

Yes for maximum " vibration " of colors the value of the complementaries should be the same or nearly so .you might like the books: New Munsell Student Color Set and The Interaction of Color.

Answer 3

All the time...both unconsciously and deliberate. Know more about it? Er... I think you grasp the concept pretty well. You can see it in almost any painting. Just look at this painting by Rembrandt.
http://www.onderde18.vrijeschooldenhaag.nl/cont_images/cms_large_Joodse_Bruidje.jpg
He probably knew the theory behind it too.