Color
Color is one of the most complex design elements and there is a lot to know and understand about how colors work when you're decorating. Colors can not only make a room more attractive, they can actually affect the way people feel. For example, reds and oranges are stimulating while shades of blue can make people feel more relaxed. So,a bedroom decorated entirely in bright orange is not going to be very relaxing!
To choose colors that work well together, start with a tool known as the Color Wheel A Color Wheel can take several different forms and contain dozens of shades. You can get your own color wheel at an art supply or craft store. The color wheel includes three primary, or pure colors: Red, Yellow & Blue. It also includes the secondary colors which are equal combinations of two primary colors: Red + Blue = Purple Red + Yellow = Orange Blue + Yellow = Green Intermediate (also known as tertiary) colors are an equal combination of a primary color and a secondary color next to it on the color wheel. For example, Blue (a primary color) and purple (a secondary color) combine to make Blue-Purple. The six intermediate colors are: Blue-Purple, Blue-Green, Yellow-Green, Yellow-Orange, Red-Orange & Red-Purple. Primary,Secondary & Intermediate colors can be mixed together or be mixed with neutral colors such as black or white, to form all other colors. (Other colors sometimes referred to as neutrals include gray, beige, brown & taupe.) Reds and Oranges are typically considered warm colors while blues and greens are typically considered cool colors. |
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