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Primary Space

October 19, 2012 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

How would you describe this room to someone? The flooring is light wood, matching the kitchen cabinets. The furniture is a combination of neutrals and the two area rugs are brown-bordered sisal. Given this information, who would imagine the three primary colors on the walls?

This is a daring decision. Imagine this home without the colors. It would be attractive and well-proportioned. The lamp over the table would add some color and the throw pillows provide interest and warmth. But move into the wall colors and the entire picture changes.

Red is a good color for a dining room. It encourages eating and liveliness. Red and black also combine to pack a punch. In the office area, dark blue adds a serene feel, and with the charcoal desk and chair, it is the professional space in this home. Light reflections also contribute, although a large piece of art on that wall would add drama.

Once the homeowner decided to use red and blue primary colors, yellow was a natural third choice. Using it on that central pillar put it in juxtaposition with the other colors, while adding a spark of brightness to the living room.

Although this home doesn’t have the childlike feel that primary colors generally fit with, in this room they take a standard look and bring it up a level. As you look at your home, are there any areas that could benefit from a daring display of colors? Why not take a chance?

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The Color Wheel

March 9, 2010 By creatingyourspace Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered, “What is a color wheel?” The color wheel is one of the best ways to understand and organize color. Below you will learn how the color wheel is organized with examples in each section.

The color wheel  is divided into three categories: Primary Colors, Secondary Colors, and Tertiary Colors.

Primary Colors

The primary colors are the main foundation of the color and cannot be created by combining any other colors.

There are three primary colors: Red, Yellow, and Blue.

In order to create any other color, you must start by combining the primary colors.

Secondary Color

When you combine two primary colors, you will get a secondary color.

There are three secondary colors as well: Orange, Violet and Green.

Tertiary Colors

Combining an equal amount of a primary color with an adjacent secondary color on the color wheel creates a tertiary color.

There are six tertiary colors: Red-Orange, Red-Violet, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green, Blue-Green and Blue-Violet. All twelve colors make up the basic color wheel.

Obviously there are an innumerable number of colors, but all colors fall into one of the basic twelve categories of the color wheel.

Warm Colors
The color wheel provides us with a way to categorize and organize colors. But color can also be discussed in terms of Warm and Cool. This is a very effective way to understand and visualize types of color. The color wheel can be divided into two halves that represent warm and cool colors. Warm colors are based in red and include yellow, orange and neighboring colors. All hues that contain red can be considered warm. These colors are comforting and welcoming. They create excitement and generate a strong emotional response. They dominate the other colors and are at the forefront of the decorating scheme. Warm colors also have a softer side: these include demure pinks, creamy yellows and pale peaches.

Cool Colors
Cool colors are based in blue. They include green, violet and neighboring colors. Green can be a cool or warm color depending on how much yellow is used to add warmth or how much blue is used to cool it down. Cool colors recede. They can create the illusion of space and openness when used to decorate a room. These colors are soothing and calm and make us feel relaxed and renewed. This is why spas so often choose these tones – they are the colors of the ocean and sky!

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