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The influence of flowers on a person is a scientifically proven fact. In order to live comfortably, you need to choose the right combination of colors in the interior. It is not so easy. There are special rules that must be followed in order for the colors to be compatible. There are also ready-made tables that make the whole process easier.
Principles and types of formation of combined colors
In nature, there are a huge number of shades of colors. But, as you probably noticed, not all of them look equally good next to each other. Some seemingly unexpected combinations are simply mesmerizing, while others are more likely to look away. This is because when choosing flowers for the interior, flower beds, bouquets, clothes, certain rules and principles must be followed.
To make them easier to remember, special tools were created – a color wheel and tables of matching colors. In principle, the main tool is a circle, and tables are the finished result of selection on it. If you want to learn the basics of color combinations, use a circle. Otherwise, select the option from the tables.
Color wheel and how to use it
The color wheel has three levels. Inside contains the primary colors – red, blue, yellow. They are called primary. Their pairwise combination gives three additional (secondary) colors – purple, orange, green. At the third level, tertiary colors are placed – this is the result of a combination of secondary and primary. Based on these colors, they select a combination of colors in the interior (and not only).
As you can see, black, gray and white are not represented in the circle. They do not exist in nature in their pure form; in interior design they can be used as basic (white and gray) or additional.
Number of colors
Before explaining the rules for using the color wheel, you need to understand the number of colors for their harmonious combination. In general, two, three or four matching shades can be used. You can also add universal ones to them – white, gray, black. This is exactly what decorators and artists do.
But for the interior, two shades are too monotonous and boring. Much more interesting rooms are decorated with a combination of three, four or more colors. At the same time, it is wrong to use colors in equal proportions. One or two of them are chosen as the main ones, there are “many” of them. Walls, floors are painted in these colors, they are present in furniture upholstery, textiles. One or two more are used as additional ones. There are not many of them, but they are noticeable. The rest – no matter how many there are – serve to add variety and accents. They are present in small quantities – these are decor details, pillows, etc. If you look closely at the interiors that you like, you will most likely find such a pattern in the distribution of colors.
The combination of colors in the interior based on the color wheel
Using the color wheel, you can choose matching colors from it. They do it according to certain rules. There are several principles for the formation of combinations:
- The analog triad is several shades arranged one at the behest of the other. So you can choose two or four shades.
- Contrasting colors are two colors placed one opposite the other. They look good together.
The principle of the formation of harmonious color combinations - Complimentary triad. Instead of one of the contrasting colors, two adjacent to it on both sides are taken.
- Dual split contrast color matching scheme. It is formed in two ways: according to the inscribed square – every third color in the circle is taken, or according to the inscribed rectangle – the bottom two colors according to the complementary principle (through one) and also contrasting ones matched to them.
- Three-color (triad) scheme. Choose a base color, two additional to it – three shades from the base.
Only by these principles it is possible to form several dozen combinations. But there are still extremely distant pairs and four colors that can be combined. It also adds more options.
But that’s not all. Each of the colors in the circle changes in saturation, from lighter in the middle to darker on the outside. That is, in the selected sector, you can pick up several shades by tone. This combination of colors in the interior is called monochrome. They are also used in design.
It’s fun to play with color sometimes. And in order not to be too boring, you can use “universal” as accents – black, white, gray or red – to taste, depending on the desired mood and purpose of the room.
Color combination tables in the interior
It may be interesting to choose a combination of colors in the interior, but out of ignorance, you can make mistakes. For simplicity, tables have been created that simplify the creation of the interior. Especially if you know how to use them.
In the color tables, the combination of colors in the interior is given in the amount of five to six shades. They must be used in accordance with the rule. The first shade is the main color, the second and third are additional, the rest are accent. This is how you distribute colors.
In such tables, look in the first position for the shade that you want to make dominant. Having tried, you can find three or more options. After all, there are tables that are compiled according to contrast, complementary, etc. principles. So there are many options. For example, in the above piece of tables (in fact, there are a lot of such sheets), there are two combinations for bright blue: 127 and 135. There will be even more of them on other sheets. From the options found, choose the combination of colors in the interior that suits you best.
There are tables that have a different look: they have a dominant shade located perpendicular to the additional and accent. The rules for using tables of matching colors do not change from this. Only the main color is highlighted, making it a little easier to navigate.
Photo examples of interiors indicating the used color combination
The fact that colors affect mood and well-being has been talked about for a long time. There is even such a direction of alternative medicine as color therapy, where various kinds of disorders are treated by being in an interior with a predominance of a certain shade. So the “mood” of each color should be kept in mind when choosing a palette.
Red: matching colors
Red color is very active and aggressive. Usually it is present in interiors as accents – to break the monotony of design in white, gray or beige tones. In this case, it is almost indispensable – it enlivens the picture very well. You can see for yourself – below are a few photos. Red in the interior of the living room is only in this version, and maybe, otherwise the inhabitants increase anxiety, health problems may even begin.
The place where red can be the dominant color is the kitchen. Here you need high activity and this color will give you cheerfulness. And, at the same time, it will also increase your appetite.
If you need a similar effect, please choose a combination of red as the main one. As an additional gray goes with it, shades of white, beige, black details can be found. You can still find a little green – in the form of plants or a few details. Other colors are rarely woven, otherwise it turns out too colorful even for the kitchen.
Combination with gray
Gray is a soft, so-called base color, with which any others are combined. For living room interiors, this is one of the best options. There are several ways to form the right combination of colors in an interior with predominant gray. They take two or three shades from the gray scale, add one or two shades of another color and get a very harmonious design.
In the photo above, the interior of the bedroom is formed according to this principle. Light gray in them is the main one, two more saturated shades are additional. As accents, blue (complementary shades) are used in one case, and pastel pinks in the other.
By the way, brown ones also look good with gray, and if you add raspberry, yellow, orange as an accent – warm shades – you get a very cozy and “warm” interior that is suitable for a bedroom, a girl’s room, and applies to kitchen design.
Gray in the kitchen also looks very good. It is suitable for creating interiors in loft, hi-tech, modern style. In this room, everything can be even simpler: add one bright one to three or four shades of gray – yellow, red, orange, blue, green. In one of the bright and warm shades. It turns out a very unusual and not at all dull combination.
In general, interiors in gray – with any accents – are somewhat chilly. For a kitchen, this is not bad, especially if it faces south. Such combinations are also good in the corridor / hallway. In those interiors where there are at least two warm shades with gray, and the interior turns out to be warmer, it is quite suitable for bedrooms and living rooms.
Beige and matching colors
Beige in the interior is an even more versatile color. Like everyone else, it has warm and cold shades, but in any case, it creates an atmosphere of comfort and reliability. You can create a monochrome interior based on beige colors. This option is for lovers of discreet interiors. This combination of colors in the interior is typical for the classics.
If you need solidity, add brown, any color splashes are suitable for more lightness – as is the case with gray. Add cold shades of color spots to cold shades of beige, and warm shades to warm ones.
Beige can be chosen as the main one. The walls and floor are then painted in it – in lighter shades. Furniture is chosen darker, but also beige or brown. Add a few accents of bright colors. That’s all, the harmonious interior is ready.
Pick colors for furniture
Often, when choosing colors for an interior, they are tied to existing furniture. For such cases, there is also a table of compatible shades. It is not difficult to work with it: in the right column you choose the color of the furniture, in the middle column are written friendly colors, in the far left those that are incompatible.
But do not use all possible colors. In addition to the color of the furniture, three to five more colors may be present. At the same time, the basic ones – white, gray, black – are also considered. So don’t overdo it.