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Hue
Hue identifies the general family of a color, such as red, yellow, blue or green.
The traditional color wheel is made up of twelve color families: red, red-orange,
orange, yellow-orange, yellow, yellow-green, green, blue-green, blue-red-violet,
violet and blue-violet.
Color Wheel
Colors on the opposite side of the wheel from each other
are called complementary colors. In combination, these
create striking contrasts. For less contrast, choose colors
next to each other on the color wheel, which are called
analogous colors. Choosing colors of different tints within
in one color family creates a monochromatic color scheme.
Warm or Cool?
Different colors in the same family may be described
as being "warm" or "cool." Colors
with yellow undertones will seem warmer, while the
same color
with blue or red undertones will appear cool. Cool colors
- blue, green, violet - invite relaxation and thought.
Warm colors - red, orange, yellow - encourage conversation
and play. DN MEYER color experts suggest using
both warm and cool colors in rooms where you desire balance
and variety.
Value
Value describes how light or dark a specific color may
be. On DN MEYER color strips, lighter values
are at the top, mid-tone values are in the middle and
darker values are at the bottom. When you combine colors
from a single color strip, you're creating a monochromatic
color scheme - perfect for creating a sophisticated,
spacious look in a single room.
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