LEARNING MORE ABOUT COLOR
WARM COLORS Warm colors, also called “active” colors, create a warm, welcoming atmosphere which invites people to linger. Research has shown that people actually feel warmer in a room painted with yellows, reds or oranges than they do in a white or blue room. The lighter, pastel shades of warm encourage relaxation, while deep, vibrant colors (e.g. deep mauve and bright yellow) create more of a stimulating, exciting environment. Choose warm colors to: • Make a large room look smaller, cozier and friendlier • Brighten-up a sunless room • Create a warm effect T I P When planning a warm color scheme; remember that the closer the color is to a warm primary (red or yellow) the stronger it is. Large amounts of such colors can be hard to live with, it’s often best to reserve the stronger colors for accents only.
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