![]() A true gray is a balanced combination of white and black. Just because the paint swatch says “Gray” doesn’t mean that it is a true gray though. The three secondary colors are a mixture of two primary colors: orange, green and violet. There are three primary colors: red, yellow and blue. Now that you know how you are using your space and how you want it to feel, let’s narrow down the actual color. Then you not only feel comfortable while conversing with guests, but you also feel balanced. So you may add a few cool colored decorative pieces, such as a green throw pillow to your warm inviting family room. The trick to mixing the warms and cools is to keep balance by using the opposite as an accent. Not all rules apply all of the time though, meaning it’s ok to mix warm and cool colors. Warm colors “advance,” so using a warmer color on walls of a larger room will make it feel more intimate. Also, cooler colors look as though they “recede,” giving the illusion of space which makes them great for smaller rooms. ![]() While your cool greens, blues and violets make us think of water or nature and being relaxed and soothed. Warm colors tend to make us think of the sunshine so we feel more playful and joyous. The warm colors are reds, oranges and yellows. ![]() Whereas if you want your bedroom to feel calm and relaxed for a deep night of sleep, you may want to choose a cool blue. If you entertain often or have a big family that you want to create a cozy family room for, you may want to use a warm, inviting color. So, before you look at paint colors for your space, think about how you are using the space and how you want it to feel. Whether you realize it or not, color and emotion are closely linked. There has been a great deal of research on the psychology behind color. ![]()
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