Analogous Cool

Here's another analogous color scheme, one that lands largely on the cooler side of the spectrum. If most of your favorite colors fall in one portion of the color wheel -- warm colors such as yellow, orange, and red, or cool colors such as green, turquoise, and blue -- you might enjoy living with an analogous scheme.

 

Plus, aside from a monochromatic palette, these colors are the simplest to coordinate because they share common roots, blue and yellow in this case. An analogous scheme can be an effective way to bring harmony to an eclectic assortment of furniture and accessories.

 

Even so, analogous schemes can result in daring rooms. Here, blues and greens vibrate as the greens move toward yellow, providing a pleasing tension between warm and cool. Although cooler colors tend to be restful and recessive, pattern and texture combine to invigorate this sitting area. Again, liberal use of neutral white provides additional contrast and energy.