Color Basics

Learn about color theory, the color wheel, and more, plus get inspiration for choosing colors for your own rooms. These basics, such as complementary, analogous, and tertiary color schemes are must-knows for decorating with color and make the process of choosing colors for your home so much easier. Here, you'll find the tips and tricks you need to get your color palette right.
lavender wall with yellow couch
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angled ceiling bedroom blue wall
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Porch, four season porch
How to Choose a Color Scheme for Interior Brick
deep green can paint lids with marble jade and paintbrush
Which Colors Make Green? How to Customize a Green Paint Color
paint chips
How to Use Color Theory to Create the Mood You Want In Your Home
Dark blue walls with orange chair and shelving
How to Use the Color Wheel to Pick the Right Palette for Any Room
millennial pink wall with sofa, coffee table and pink themed decor and wall hangings
How Millennial Pink Became the Gender-Neutral Hue of the 2010s
decorated dining room space with wooden furniture and floors
How to Choose Colors that Complement Wood Furniture and Floors
white stairway pegasus paint
The 10 Best White Paint Colors That Experts Swear By
corey damen jenkins designed home
How to Choose the Right Colors for Your Home, According to a Pro
peach and orange paint lids color swatches
6 Tips for Creating a Cohesive Paint Color Palette for Your Home
white living room with natural and blue coastal accents
How to Choose Trim Colors That Flawlessly Coordinate with Your Walls
paint can lids neutral flowers
Choosing the Perfect Paint Color for Every Room Just Got So Much Easier
paint lids
23 Expert Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Colors for You
sunny light blue and orange kitchen
23 Complementary Color Schemes That Will Make Any Room Pop
blue dresser and chair in pink room
18 Wall Colors Interior Designers Choose on Repeat
bright colorful living room with large windows and plants
4 Ways Color Affects Your Mood and How to Use It to Your Advantage
white island and kitchen table with navy walls and brass metal chairs
5 Ways to Connect Rooms with Color for a Seamless Look Throughout Your Home
modern kitchen with purple rug and black ceiling
Our Best Tips for Selecting a Ceiling Color That Suits Your Space
Living room with multiple framed artwork behind couch
How to Choose Interior Color Schemes You'll Love
Pink shelving and neon supplies against wooden wall
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