Understanding the Science of Colour-Combining

Using colour becomes much easier when you understand how different colours work together.

To make sure that colours work together when designing a room, most professionals base their scheme on a colour wheel which is divided into cool and warm shades. With the three primary colours red, blue and yellow as its basis, the colour wheel is made up of twelve segments, which contain the colours from which all other shades and tints are derived.

You can improve colour schemes in your home by understanding the relationship of colours to each other. Combinations used in successful interior design are achieved by using three basic schemes - Toning, Harmonious or Contrasting. Remember these three schemes and you