A huge part of planning a space is selection of color schemes. How colors interact with each other changes a lot of the mood of a room. That interaction can be controlled in a lot of ways with different schemes. These also make a room feel balanced and intentional. Using the color wheel and its varying tints, shades, and tones makes a place dynamic. For more information on using the color wheel and color theory basics, check out Part 1; for a comprehensive guide to lighting and color temperatures, check out Part 2! With starting out, using the 60-30-10 rule helps make a room feel intentional and works as a guide when building different elements. So, 60% of the design should follow one color, 30% should follow a second, and 10% of the design should be accents in another. Color Schemes: Monochromatic and AnalogousThese are similar but different schemes that highlight a single section of the color wheel. Either it uses a single hue and its varying tones, shades, and tints, or it uses three in a row and mixing these
Color Schemes: Complementary and Split-ComplementaryThese are both color schemes that focus on contrast. Both thrive on the idea that opposites attract. While one is geared toward three colors, balancing the limited two-color palette works well when tones are varied.
Color Schemes: Triadic and TetradicThe triadic and tetradic schemes are balanced on the color wheel. These are used to create a dynamic space with energy and movement.
No matter which scheme a design uses, there are still other ways to balance these and achieve a particular look. And while every individual item doesn't need to fit the color scheme, these provide a good starting point for setting a mood.
Stay tuned for the wrap up in Part 4!
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