So you select a main color, find it's complimentary color across from it on the color wheel, and add in one of the colors adjacent (next) to the complimentary color. Similar to Complimentary (listed above) but you add in a third color. An example of this would be blue-green, green, and green-yellow do you see how green is showing up in all three? Ahh, yes! Select THREE colors adjacent (next) to each other on the color wheel, having the middle color being the more dominant color. One will always end up being a "warm" color and the other will be a "cool" color giving you a nice balance. Select TWO colors opposite from each other on the color wheel. This works best with a neutral color such as gray, cream, white, or greige. I would recommend any one of these 4 options:Ĭhoose only ONE color and use lighter and darker variations of that color in your space. To choose the three colors for your space, a color scheme based on the color wheel is the simplest method. As you know, I recommend a neutral color palate that allows you to create a practical and curated space using pieces you love, but you can choose any colors you like using the 60-30-10 rule. Once you've read this, you'll understand how to create balance while mixing styles/tones/textures. If you haven't yet read my e-book on the 5 Secret Elements to Interior Design a complete guide on how to get the space you love using the things you love, then you should go do this now. The 10% can be what gives the room character or keeps it that much more neutral, it's really up to you. It can be more bold or more subtle depending on what look you want. The fun percentage is your 10% your accent color. Think of it this way, you'll be using half as much of this color as you did for your main color. It will become the secondary color in your space and will support the main color, but be different enough to give the room interest. The next number in this rule is your 30%. When you look at the space you'll say, it's the "gray" room, or whatever color you choose. The 60% is the overall color of the room, the background color if you will. It states that 60% of the room should be a dominant color, 30% should be the secondary color or texture and the last 10% should be an accent. It's a classic decor rule that helps create a color palette for a space. Home decor can be an art that can make us feel confused, stuck or frustrated! But, there is a very simple and easy way to come up with a balanced color palette for your space.
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