LEARNING MORE ABOUT COLOR
COOL COLORS Cool colors, also called “passive” colors, create a calm atmosphere and make a space feel fresh and restful. Psychologically, the color blue is considered calming, relaxing and serene, and is often recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms. It is actually known to bring down blood pressure and slow respiration and heart rate. Choose cool colors to:
• Create a calm atmosphere • Create a cool feeling space
T I P Cool colors always appear farther away than warm ones. If a room faces away from the light, cool colors could look bleak. Rooms that benefit from a lot of light can use cool colors without appearing cold.
NEUTRALS Neutral and earthy colors are hues based in nature and evoke a grounded sense of well-being — white, stone, cream, gray, walnut, espresso, and black, are all good examples. Neutral schemes are agreeable and easy to live with; these tones are the most versatile color choices and create a naturally soothing space with their relaxing effect. Choose neutrals to: • Bring a sense of tranquility to a room • Use as a great base upon which to layer more intense colors • Create a quieter effect or lighten a dark room by using on just a single wall T I P Adding touches of warmer neutral hues gives depth to a room; in general, warm neutrals like creams and tans pair well with red and yellow accents. Cooler neutrals like grays and whites are best accented with crisp blues and hues from the cooler end of the palette.
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