The icing on the cake for interiors so to speak is definitely the colour palette at play. Colour sets the mood of a room while reinforcing the design theme selected and not forgetting the psychological effects it has to the occupant. Understanding colour then becomes a key concern to anyone wishing to transform their interiors with colour.
This being a complex subject, much analysis has been done by many to try and simplify the colour selection process. It is these studies that resulted in formation of a colour wheel that interprets the relationship between colours and makes this task less ambiguous.
This being a complex subject, much analysis has been done by many to try and simplify the colour selection process. It is these studies that resulted in formation of a colour wheel that interprets the relationship between colours and makes this task less ambiguous.
We all know about primary colours, otherwise known as pure colours because you cannot mix any other colours to get them. These are Red, Blue and Yellow. Mixing any of these two results in secondary colours which in turn create tertiary colours when two are mixed. The primary colours form the basis of the colour wheel as all other colours result from various mixes of these. It is from the wheel that we derive the colour schemes below used by all designers.
Monochrome colour scheme
This scheme uses variations of a single colour. It is ideal for a clean modern look and it exudes elegance and a calming feel. Neutrals can be used with this scheme to complement it and break the monotony.
This scheme uses variations of a single colour. It is ideal for a clean modern look and it exudes elegance and a calming feel. Neutrals can be used with this scheme to complement it and break the monotony.
Triad Colour scheme
Any three colours equi-distant from each other on the colour wheel result in a triadic colour scheme. The three primary colours are an example of such a scheme and so are the secondary colours. These combination work well in vibrant rooms such as play rooms or kids bedrooms. The colours offer strong contrast to each other especially when used in full saturation.
Any three colours equi-distant from each other on the colour wheel result in a triadic colour scheme. The three primary colours are an example of such a scheme and so are the secondary colours. These combination work well in vibrant rooms such as play rooms or kids bedrooms. The colours offer strong contrast to each other especially when used in full saturation.
Complementary Colour Scheme
These are colours opposite each other on the colour wheel, examples are red and green. A variation of this scheme is the split complementy that is comprised of the base colour and the two adjacent colours to its complementary for instance a split complementary of red would be blue green and yellow green.
These are colours opposite each other on the colour wheel, examples are red and green. A variation of this scheme is the split complementy that is comprised of the base colour and the two adjacent colours to its complementary for instance a split complementary of red would be blue green and yellow green.
Analogous scheme
Colours next to each other on the colour wheel create an analogous scheme. These offer a harmonious feel to a space and are ideal for evoking a calming effect. using such a scheme in a bedroom or a resting area is advised.
Colours next to each other on the colour wheel create an analogous scheme. These offer a harmonious feel to a space and are ideal for evoking a calming effect. using such a scheme in a bedroom or a resting area is advised.
Tetradic schemes
Otherwise known as double complementary colour scheme, it comprises of two complementary pairs. This scheme has bold contrasts and works best to create visual drama.
Otherwise known as double complementary colour scheme, it comprises of two complementary pairs. This scheme has bold contrasts and works best to create visual drama.
Neutrals
Neutral as the name suggests refers to the absence of colour. White and black are categorised as such.These colours offer a mature feel to a space and are usually used in corporate business premises or spaces targeting adults. Suggestions have been made that neutrals are cold and uninviting when used on their own. Normally, these three are fused with other schemes to accentuate or tone down the scheme.
Other colours such as Ivory, Taupe, beige and Grey are classified as neutrals but you should take note that they have some underlying colour.
Neutral as the name suggests refers to the absence of colour. White and black are categorised as such.These colours offer a mature feel to a space and are usually used in corporate business premises or spaces targeting adults. Suggestions have been made that neutrals are cold and uninviting when used on their own. Normally, these three are fused with other schemes to accentuate or tone down the scheme.
Other colours such as Ivory, Taupe, beige and Grey are classified as neutrals but you should take note that they have some underlying colour.