Colours in Harmony
The color wheel can help you in choosing a colour scheme for a room or your
entire home by visually illustrating various color harmonies.
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Monochromatic Colours
A monochromatic colour scheme uses
shades of the same colour (colour swatch). It creates a sophisticated and
elegant look.
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Analogous
An analogous colour scheme uses
consecutive colors on the color wheel (yellow, yellow-orange, orange) to create
a pleasing palette.
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Complementary
A complementary colour scheme is two
colors that oppose each other on the color wheel. Complementary colors enhance
one another, adding interest and energy to the decor.
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Split Complement
A split complement colour scheme
combines hues to the left or right of its complement on the colour wheel.
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Triad
Triad colour schemes include any three colours that are equally spaced on the colour wheel (red-orange, yellow-green, blue-violet). When a triad colour scheme is used, one shade is dominant, another is a secondary colour, and the third is an accent color.
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