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Color
and
The Wheel
Understanding the Color Wheel
The color wheel shows the relationship of
colors. There are three primary colors (red, blue, yellow), three
secondary colors which are the result of mixing primary colors (purple, orange,
green) and the tertiary colors which are a primary color mixed with a secondary
color such as red-orange, yellow-green and blue-violet. When they colors are
mixed with pure colors white or black it creates numerous different tints and
shades.
This low cost investment could save
you hundreds of dollars by giving you a quick glance at tints, tones and
shades that coordinate - avoiding mismatch pitfalls.
TERMS TO KNOW
Hue:
Another name for color
Tint: Color + White
Tone:
Color + Grey
Shade:
Color + Black
Value:
The lightness or darkness of
a color.
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Key Color:
Dominant color in a color scheme or mixture.
When you have decided on your color
scheme we suggest taking a trip to the hardware store and finding the
exact colors in paint sample chips. This allows you to carry your
colors with you and be ready for any great finds! If
you are real ambitious you may want to put together a sample board of
fabrics, colors and textures that you would like to see in your home. Being
a renter does not mean you must always live on thrift store merchandise.
Something to keep in mind if you do move into a new home, will you want to
buy all new furnishings, or use the wonderful furnishings you love and
have taken the time to collect ? |
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IS A COLOR SCHEME
A Color Scheme is a combination of
colors that harmonize with each other.
Mono-chromatic:
Using one color (hue) throughout, utilizing that colors various tints,
tones and shades. When using a mono-chromatic scheme using multiple
textures creates character and maintains unity.
Complimentary:
Using two colors (hues) that are opposites such as red and green or violet
and yellow. Choose varying tints tones and shades which will give
the bold dramatic effect you are looking for.
Analogous:
Using three colors (hues) that are neighboring each other on the color
wheel. These schemes can be warm or cool since colors are adjacent on the
color wheel.
Triadic:
Using three colors (hues) that are equal distance apart on the color
wheel, such as red, yellow and blue or using secondary colors
yellow-green, blue-violet, and red-orange.
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