The color wheel can
be an invaluable help in choosing paint colors. It contains the colors
of the rainbow--red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple--and most
wheels also show in-between colors. One of the first things to decide is
which color will be the prominent one in your room. Red, orange and
yellow are warm, energetic, cheery colors. Green, blue and purple are
cool, soothing colors. Once you decide the feeling you want and the main
color that will help you achieve it, you can use a color wheel to
choose other colors in the room.
Analogous colors are
next to each other on the color wheel, such as blue and green or red
and orange. These colors match and will go well together in a room. For
instance, if you decide on a soothing blue palette, you could choose to
paint an accent wall green for a more interesting room.
Complementary colors
are across from each other on the color wheel, like blue and orange or
yellow and purple. Rather than matching, these colors make each other
stand out. Complementary tones should be used for color pops in a room,
because too much of a complementary tone can be jarring and
overwhelming. In the previous example of a soothing blue room, orange
could be an accent color, in the pillows or artwork.
Wherever you buy
paint, you will find many color cards on display. Each card shows a
range of colors, from light to dark, with a common tint. Because these
colors all come from the same palette, you can choose two colors from
the same card and be sure that they will work well together.
Still unsure? Most
paint and home improvement stores sell sample sizes. Get samples for the
colors you're considering using and paint a large swath in the intended
room. If you're planning to use the colors next to each other, paint
your samples next to each other. Observe the colors at different times
of day to see how light affects the way they look. If, after living with
them for a few days, you're satisfied with the colors, go ahead and
purchase all the paint you'll need for the job. If you're not happy, try
some more samples.
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