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Color is such a major component as it relates to our homes. We strive to make every component of our living space match, which can be somewhat challenging. When looking through magazines we sometimes ask ourselves “How did they get that orange accent pillow to match those teal walls?” The solution is simple… The color wheel! This will help you understand the fundamentals and language of the color wheel and how it can help you when selecting colors for your home.
Understanding The Color Wheel:
Hue - Color
Primary colors (Red, yellow & blue) – Colors that can be combined to make a range of colors.
Secondary colors (Green, orange & purple) – A color made by mixing two, or more primary colors.
Tertiary- Yellow (orange, red-orange, red-purple, blue-green, yellow-green) – Results of a primary and secondary color combined.
Analogous- Any three colors that are located side by side on a twelve part color wheel
Complementary- Any two colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel
Monochromatic- All the colors of a single hue including; tints, tones and shades
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How To Use The Color Wheel In Your Home:
Now that you are familiar with the color wheel, let’s discuss how it can help you when implementing color into your home. As previously mentioned, there are a number of ways you can use color in your home.
Use the following 3 steps to design a blue monochromatic space:
- Step 1: Choose medium blue hue(s)
- Step 2: Choose bold blue hue(s)
- Step 3: Choose light blue hue(s)
- Step 4: Choose white (optional)
With your three, or more blue hues, decide how you want the blues to be displayed. For example, use a light hue on the walls, bold for accessories, and medium for furniture pieces. White is optional, but a very good idea due to the softness of the color.
Now that you are familiar with the color wheel, you can create your magazine worthy space. Also, feel free to print the color wheel (above) to use as a reminder. After consistent use, you will be a color professional in no time.
Monochromatic Color Scheme
After 4 easy steps, the finished results of your blue monochromatic room can look like this. It is that simple!
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Written By: Ashley Nicole, Staff Writer Home Décor