Color Theory

Monochromatic. Colors used: Shades of blue. A color scheme that uses tints and shades of a single hue. This color scheme gives a unified, calm and conservative feel.

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Analogous. Colors used: red, orange, purple/maroon. A color scheme that consists of neighboring colors on the color wheel. This color scheme makes the room feel unified, while still providing a bit of interest since there are different colors.

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Complementary. Colors used: Blue, orange. A color scheme of 2 colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel. This color scheme gives the room an energetic feeling. Here, in this room, the areas of color aren't too large and the blue isn't too saturated, which keeps the aggressivness in check.

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Split Complementary. Colors used: blue, green, orange. A color scheme that consists of color A and the two colors that are the left and right neighboring colors of color A. Like complementary color scheme, this color scheme gives an energetic feel, but is more balanced and calm than complementary.

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Triadic. Colors used: yellow (lampshade), blue, red. A color scheme of 3 colors that form a perfect triangle on the color wheel. This color scheme gives the room a very stable feel.

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High Key. Colors used: white, beige, gray. A color scheme that is very light in color. This color scheme makes the room feel vry bright and airy.

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Low Key. Colors used: shades of brown, neutrals and very dark green. A color scheme consisting of colors that are very dark in color. This color scheme give the room a sophisticated and stable feel.

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