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.
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
Put Your Color Knowledge to Practice
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