Chromatics are compelling and psychological—and their impact is perhaps that much more poignant when using analogous colors. The color scheme is derived from color theory—the study of how hues connect ...

Start planning your scheme with that indispensable tool, the mood board. Using a mood board will give you a direction for your creativity, somewhere to crystallise your thoughts and a way to share ...

Another common mistake we make is not properly distributing color around a room. Consider the ‘weight’ of colors, particularly if one tone is overpowering the space. According to experts, you should ...

When adding color to a room design, many people start with things that are easy to implement, like cloth furnishings, such as cushions or curtains. Curtains sometimes cover a large area and can affect ...

Use a colour wheel to help plan the overall scheme of a room. You will need to decide which colours combine well, whether they are toning, harmonious or complementary. By getting to grips with the ...

The image below shows a color wheel by Nekia Torres, a fashion blogger. Here, the 'primary colors ' red, blue, and yellow are arranged in a triangle, with the ' secondary colors ' where the primary ...

Even though we learn our colors in primary school, the art of color coordination is still tricky. But knowing how to combine the right colors can help you transform your home, wardrobe, and creative ...

Even though Isaac Newton’s experiments and observations led to the development of the color wheel during the 17th century, his revolution in the understanding and application of colors continues to ...

How does color work? It seems that as men we have an innate fear when it comes to color. It confuses and scares us. Most men prefer to stick to neutral shades, let’s be honest…it can be pretty boring ...

Koloroo’s KolorWheel is a $7.99 iPod software accessory that turns the a color iPod into a color scheme widget. By moving your thumb over the iPod’s click wheel, you’ll see suggested color schemes ...