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Basic Color Theory

Basic Color Theory

Basic Color Theory

Your guide to choosing the perfect color combination.

Color theory is the science behind the way we process and interpret colors. Designers use color theory to create harmonious color combinations. Think of it as a recommendation for both the color combination and the proportions of each color to ensure the space is pleasing to the eye. It sounds like sorcery (and feels like it sometimes, not going to lie), but the good news is: we’re going to teach you how to do it! Gone are the days of agonizing over what colors to use in your home!

Basic Color Theory

Your guide to choosing the perfect color combination.

Color theory is the science behind the way we process and interpret colors. Designers use color theory to create harmonious color combinations. Think of it as a recommendation for both the color combination and the proportions of each color to ensure the space is pleasing to the eye. It sounds like sorcery (and feels like it sometimes, not going to lie), but the good news is: we’re going to teach you how to do it! Gone are the days of agonizing over what colors to use in your home!

Your guide to choosing the perfect color combination.

Color theory is the science behind the way we process and interpret colors. Designers use color theory to create harmonious color combinations. Think of it as a recommendation for both the color combination and the proportions of each color to ensure the space is pleasing to the eye. It sounds like sorcery (and feels like it sometimes, not going to lie), but the good news is: we’re going to teach you how to do it! Gone are the days of agonizing over what colors to use in your home!

Basic Color Theory

Your guide to choosing the perfect color combination.

Color theory is the science behind the way we process and interpret colors. Designers use color theory to create harmonious color combinations. Think of it as a recommendation for both the color combination and the proportions of each color to ensure the space is pleasing to the eye. It sounds like sorcery (and feels like it sometimes, not going to lie), but the good news is: we’re going to teach you how to do it! Gone are the days of agonizing over what colors to use in your home!

Basic Color Theory

Basic Color Theory

Your guide to choosing the perfect color combination.

Color theory is the science behind the way we process and interpret colors. Designers use color theory to create harmonious color combinations. Think of it as a recommendation for both the color combination and the proportions of each color to ensure the space is pleasing to the eye. It sounds like sorcery (and feels like it sometimes, not going to lie), but the good news is: we’re going to teach you how to do it! Gone are the days of agonizing over what colors to use in your home!

Basic Color Theory

Your guide to choosing the perfect color combination.

Color theory is the science behind the way we process and interpret colors. Designers use color theory to create harmonious color combinations. Think of it as a recommendation for both the color combination and the proportions of each color to ensure the space is pleasing to the eye. It sounds like sorcery (and feels like it sometimes, not going to lie), but the good news is: we’re going to teach you how to do it! Gone are the days of agonizing over what colors to use in your home!

Here are some examples of harmonious color combinations we love (like a little appetizer for the main course, if you will):
Here are some examples of harmonious color combinations we love (like a little appetizer for the main course, if you will):
Source: Flokati Shag
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Source: Ema Peter
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Source: Helenio Barbetta (Photography)
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Source: Domino
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Source: Flokati Shag
Source: Ema Peter
Source: Helenio Barbetta (Photography)
Source: Domino
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Let’s define some familiar terms in color theory.

Let’s define some familiar terms in color theory.

Hue
The actual color you’re referring to (e.g., blue). 
Saturation
The intensity of a color.
Tone
When grey is added to a hue or mixture of colors.
Value
The lightness or darkness of a color. (Used in a sentence: “hey, that’s some dark blue!”)
Tint
Any hue or mixture of colors where white is added.
Shade
When black is added to a hue or mixture of colors.

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