Picking out paint colors always left me frustrated. When you walk into a paint store they'll display thousands of shades of color on several walls, how are you supposed to make a decision with so many choices? Trying to figure out which of those colors will complement your furniture and home style drives many to simply opt for some shade of white.
One way to go, however, is to use a complementary color scheme. Paula Abdul was right! There really is a rule that opposites attract, these pairings can always be found at opposite ends from each other on a paint color wheel. When put together, they bring out the best in each other, making both colors look cleaner and brighter.
An essential tool for artists, painters and interior designers everywhere, the color wheel is constructed to help you see the relationships between different hues. The bases are three primary colors: red, blue and yellow. These are then combined to make the three secondary colors: orange, green, and purple. Finally, the remaining six colors on the wheel are known as tertiary colors and are mixes of the secondary colors, including such hues as red-orange and blue-green.
One way to go, however, is to use a complementary color scheme. Paula Abdul was right! There really is a rule that opposites attract, these pairings can always be found at opposite ends from each other on a paint color wheel. When put together, they bring out the best in each other, making both colors look cleaner and brighter.
An essential tool for artists, painters and interior designers everywhere, the color wheel is constructed to help you see the relationships between different hues. The bases are three primary colors: red, blue and yellow. These are then combined to make the three secondary colors: orange, green, and purple. Finally, the remaining six colors on the wheel are known as tertiary colors and are mixes of the secondary colors, including such hues as red-orange and blue-green.
Familiarizing yourself with the color wheel can help you understand how to best mix and match a cool color with a warm one, for a naturally balanced room. Don't be afraid! Many chain home improvement stores now offer small "pots" of paint that you can have tinted to whatever you want a trial of. When you get home, make sure you not only try a small block of color on one wall, but on each wall to see how the color reacts to light. Leave it on the walls for a few days (a big blob of color on the walls makes for a great conversation piece for visitors!) and see how it looks throughout the day. You Can Do This!
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