Reawaken Your Space with Colour Combinations
Posted on March 7, 2017
Choosing multiple paint colours for a room can seem like a mighty challenge. Fortunately, there is a stress-free way to make the perfect paint colour choices. Interior designers depend on it all the time and so can you. It’s called the Colour Wheel and here’s how to use it to your advantage.
How to Use the Colour Wheel
The colour wheel is a visual representation of the full colour spectrum that is visible to the human eye. There are three primary colours – red, yellow and blue. There are three secondary colours made from the primary colours – orange, green and violet. And finally, there are six tertiary colours that bridge the gaps – yellow-green, yellow-orange, orange-red, red-violet, blue-violet, and green-blue. On the colour wheel, these colours blend harmoniously from one colour to another and move seamlessly between warm and cool tones. Studying these colour relationships can help you choose visually pleasing colour combinations.
Monochromatic Colours
The simplest way to combine colours is to use tints and shades of the same colour. Generally, the closer to monochromatic the room is, the calmer the room will feel.
Analogous Colours
Analogous colours lie next to or near each other in even steps. They’re different enough to spice up a room, but still blend well together.
Complementary Colours
Complimentary colours are opposite of each other on the colour wheel. Due to the differences, they attract attention in a bold but pleasing way.
Tips for choosing the right paint colours for your space
Discover strikingly different colours with ease using complimentary colours.
Apply a taste of colour variety using analogous colours.
Improve a large window view with nature-inspired neutral colours.
Achieve colour balance with neutrals.
Opt for a single, bold accent colour when using three or more colours in a space.
Your local Surrey CertaPro Painters can help you pick the perfect colours for your space. We provide in-home consultations for your convenience. Contact us today for a complimentary consultation.
