On a Color Wheel you will find Complementary Colors are directly opposite each other. Typical color strips from paint companies show a range of Values on one strip that are based on one Hue. So that would be light blue walls with darker blue trim both based on the same base color. A Monochromatic color scheme will only use one basic color or hue. The Monochromatic Theme uses variations on one pure color. The Color Wheel is based on 12 colors, although more colors may be shown if tints, tones, shades are included. A good understanding of the color wheel is needed to choose color combinations that will work well together. These Paint Theme terms are used when discussing how paint colors relate on the Color Wheel. Intermediate Colors are also called Tertiary Colors. The colors in the wheel are divided into Primary Colors (Red, Yellow, Blue), Secondary Colors (Orange, Green, Violet) and Intermediate Colors (achieved by mixing one Primary and one Secondary). The basic themes include Monochromatic, Complementary, Analogous, Triadic and Tetradic Themes. Paint themes are derived from different choices from the Color Wheel. Light blue and dark blue may have the same Hue but different Values.
The Value of a color relates to the lightness or darkness of the same Hue. The Shade of a pure color combines the color with various small amounts of black. The intensity of a color can be toned down by adding grey.
The Tone of a color results from mixing the pure color with grey. The Tint of a Hue (pure color) is achieved by mixing the color with white. Tints, Tones and Shades tend to be used interchangeably but in reality they refer to very different things. This chart illustrates well using color how these terms describe color. Monochromatic paint schemes utilize variations of one Hue. The Hue is the pure basis of a color from which lighter or darker variations can be created that are of the same hue. Let’s start with some terms that are used when describing color. We found some informative videos to share with you that will make this information easier to learn, so don’t miss the videos included below. Interior living spaces call for that personal touch and people change interior colors more often than the exteriors of their homes. Exterior colors are much more of a constant than interiors. We do stay on top of what colors and types of colors are currently more popular than others and will be happy to share that information for your consideration too. Ending up with a beautiful interior that reflects you, your family and your needs is much better for you than the latest trend. Don’t be afraid of change either, with our guidance you won’t make a choice that will look bad. Rather than following a trend it is more important to look at your own personal preferences, the existing decorating and furnishings, the lighting (natural and artificial) and any fixed colors in your home like brick work, stone work or exposed beams when making color choices for walls, ceilings and trim. Look around your home first before forming thoughts about possible color combinations. Many times we get asked, “what are the color trends now?” which is a dangerous question to answer because as we all know – trends change. This Tool from Benjamin Moore is Great For Visualizing Color Choices.
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