Professional Color Guide

Master the art of color coordination

Comprehensive guide to color matching, coordination, and application for interior design, automotive, and architectural projects. Learn professional techniques and best practices.

6 Color Schemes
3 Applications
Professional Tips

Essential Color Schemes

Master these fundamental color relationships for professional results

Monochromatic

Different shades and tints of a single color

Light Blue

Medium Blue

Dark Blue

Best For:

  • Sophisticated interiors
  • Calming environments
  • Professional spaces

Pro Tip: Use varying textures and finishes to add visual interest

Analogous

Colors that are adjacent on the color wheel

Yellow Green

Green

Blue Green

Best For:

  • Natural themes
  • Harmonious designs
  • Relaxing spaces

Pro Tip: Choose one color as dominant and use others as accents

Complementary

Colors opposite each other on the color wheel

Orange

Blue

Best For:

  • High contrast designs
  • Energetic spaces
  • Focal points

Pro Tip: Use one color as dominant and the other sparingly for accents

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced on the color wheel

Red

Yellow

Blue

Best For:

  • Vibrant designs
  • Playful spaces
  • Creative environments

Pro Tip: Balance the intensity by using different saturations

Split Complementary

One color plus the two colors adjacent to its complement

Blue

Yellow Orange

Red Orange

Best For:

  • Balanced contrast
  • Sophisticated palettes
  • Versatile designs

Pro Tip: Offers contrast without the tension of direct complements

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the color wheel

Red

Orange

Green

Blue

Best For:

  • Complex designs
  • Rich palettes
  • Statement spaces

Pro Tip: Choose one color as dominant to avoid overwhelming the space

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