Cool color rooms
37 Home Cool Color Schemes for Decorating Your Space
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Updated on 09/01/22
Design by Michelle Gage
The color palette of a room supports the overall style, and also makes a difference in the overall mood, too. Colors are deeply intertwined with emotions, and because of this different rooms can influence how their occupants feel. Warmer shades are typically associated with warmth, coziness, and energy—but don't brush off cool colors just yet. Despite their names, they are not the sole culprits responsible for creating sterile, moody, and sullen places. Blue, green, and purple can be just as inviting and welcoming as their warmer counterparts—it's just a matter of how they're incorporated.
Understanding how to use soothing, cool hues in your space can instantly take a room from bland to wow. To help you confidently pick the best ones to use for your home, we rounded up our favorite home cool color schemes. All these colors are both soothing and relaxing, making them an excellent choice for any room in your abode.
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Cool Down Cozy Spaces
Design by NK Living
Deep shades of blue are great for areas where one wishes to unwind, like this living room in a modern farmhouse by U.
K.-based NK Living. The navy shiplap feature wall sets the relaxing tone. The steel blue sofa and silver-gray carpeting add to the room's inviting vibe. -
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Embrace the Power of Blue
Design by Meriwether Inc Architecture & Design
Blue kitchens are a favorite decor trend with real staying power. This example by Meriwether Inc Architecture & Design makes it easy to understand why. The blue cabinetry pops against the crisp white walls.
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Don't Shy Away From Royal Purple
Design by Erica Burns Interiors
Cool shades of purple, green, and pink give this traditional living room by Erica Burns Interiors based in Bethesda, Maryland a vibrant twist.
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Add a Splash of Warmth
Domus Nova
Gorgeous jewel tones elevate this living room from Domus Nova. The purple wall and sofa lend a regal air. The shocking pink couch brings a jolt of room-brightening color.
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Make a Splash With Mermaid-Inspired Tile
Design by Michelle Gage
Sure, white cooking spaces are brimming with enduring style. But Philadelphia-based interior designer Michelle Gage took things a step further with a mermaid-inspired backsplash created using fish scale tiles in cooling shades of blue and green. The pretty hues look amazing against the bright, white cabinetry.
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Blend Multiple Tones
Entrance Makleri
Two-tone walls in shades of pale blue are what gives this black and brown kitchen edgy appeal. What we love best about this cooking space from Entrance Makleri is the chic paint job that instantly refreshes the dated granite countertops.
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Create a Feature Wall
Design by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
Portland, Oregon-based Jessica Helgerson Interior Design created an abstract seascape feature wall that establishes the palette for the rest of the space.
What makes the paint job notable is how she incorporated a mix of cooler shades of yellow and plum, which are traditionally warm hues with two standard cool colors: blue and green. Notice the cream ceiling and the pale gray walls? They have a hint of cool green. -
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Choose Uncommon Hues
Design by Scheer & Co. Interior Design
Cool, pale periwinkle walls set the stage for warm furnishings in this bungalow from Scheer & Co. Interior Design based in Austin, Texas. Pairing cool walls with dark wood and warm vintage-style furnishings keeps the central living area from feeling cold and stark.
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Try Coastal Chic
Laurel and Wolf
A watery shade of ocean green lights up the walls in this beachfront condo seen on Laurel and Wolf, an online platform that connects licensed interior designers with residential customers. Covering the fireplace surround are glass subway tiles by Tilebar in a cool shade of seafoam green.
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Lighten With Sky Blue Walls
Design by Heidi Walker Interior Design
Walls painted in Light Blue by Benjamin Moore give this living room by Heidi Walker Interior Design out of Charleston, South Carolina its open and airy feeling. The decorative pillows spotted on the sofa, and the stripes on the coffee table echo the wall color.
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Infuse Pops of Color
Design by Zoë Feldman Design
Interior designer Zoë Feldman based in Washington, D.C., incorporated gorgeous cool jewel tones in shades of green, purple, and blue in this transitional living room. Though cool tones are rarely all paired together in one space, this gorgeous space makes a case for why it's worth trying.
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Experiment With a Monochromatic Color Scheme
Design by Turek Design
If you are looking to make a dramatic statement, go with a cool monochromatic color scheme as seen in this small living room by Turek Design located in New York City.
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Blend Unexpected Colors
Design by The English Room
Show your true colors, like this quirky and modern living room by the interior designer behind The English Room based in the U.K. The jet black ceiling and white walls provide a neutral backdrop for an explosion of mostly cool colors, most notably, purple and green. While the shade on the floor is a neutral brown, the fawn-patterned carpet is anything but boring.
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Incorporate a Distinct Modern Edge
Design by Zoe Feldmann Design
A robust shade of cool teal makes an elegant first impression in this cozy den by interior designer Zoe Feldman based in Washington, D.C. The stone fireplace and dark furnishings are contrasted with a bright rug and colorful decorative accents including a vintage Breakfast at Tiffany's movie poster.
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Add Bohemian-Style Flair
Design by Michelle Gage Interiors
A cool shade of pale pink and lively hues of green are the dominant colors illuminating this boho design-inspired living room by Michelle Gage, an interior designer out of Pennsylvania. The gray and white walls have a blue undertone, which adds to the cooling mix of relaxing colors.
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Plaster on a Little More Texture
Design by Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions
Wallpaper is an easy way to add a little oomph and texture to a bathroom. This space from Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions shows how calming blue can be, and how much more elevated it can feel with the right pattern. The countertops are beige, but tinged with a cool tint, which leads to a cohesive color palette.
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Opt for Earthy Green
Design by Ashley Montgomery Design
The cupboards in this kitchen from Design by Ashley Montgomery Design are painted in a grounding green shade, creating a calm cooking oasis.
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Bring Out the Blues
Design by Beauty Is Abundant
Bathrooms should be places of respite and rejuvenation, which means cool color palettes are often an exquisite fit. In this bathroom from interior designer Leah Alexander at Beauty Is Abundant, the deep blue tiles of the shower are reflected in the mirror and help to pull out the blue tones in the sink and on the wall. Dramatic colors like this are easy to get away with when they're well thought out and applied to smaller rooms.
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Play Up the Primary Bedroom
Design by Brexton Cole Interiors
Soothing doesn't have to equal boring, as this bedroom from Brexton Cole Interiors proves. Though an ethereal sky blue paint coats the walls, the rest of the space is enriched with tactile textures, and metallic finishes. It's a unique room as a whole but still maintains a sense of serenity.
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Try a Trio of Cool Colors
Design by Britt Design Studio
This cool-toned space from Britt Design Studio mixes a darker blue-green wall on the right for a moody and sophisticated touch with a welcoming light blue door, and energizing green wallpaper.
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Bring Blue to the Breakfast Nook
Design by Charlie Coull Design
Grab a cup of coffee and settle in to this space from Charlie Coull Design—a breakfast nook this pretty will make you want to extend the time you spend eating the first meal of the day. The blue tone plays nicely with the light gray. This corner could easily be seen in a bistro or cafe, and despite using cool colors it still feels inviting.
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Use Subtle Tones
@dommdotcom / Instagram
Visually cooler rooms can be bright, but they can also be subtle. Pale sage green on the walls and a gray-blue sheet set instill tranquility into this space without wandering into primary color territory.
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Balance White With Cool Blues
Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Ryan Liebe
Preventing all-white bathrooms from looking too sterile can be done with the help of blue and other crisp colors, like this bathroom from Emily Henderson Design. Although warmer shades might be the first that come to mind to cozy up a space, chilly hues can both brighten and maintain a soothing vibe.
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Mix Warm and Cool
Design by Gray Space Interiors
Like all colors, purple can lean warm or cool. This calming lilac-colored bedroom from Gray Space Interiors balances the best of both worlds, using purple on the walls and complementing it with warmer pink, copper, and rust-toned accents. The blue stool at the foot of the bed helps add an additional splash of cool to the overall color scheme.
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Use Coastal Colors
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The beach is often associated with a feeling of calm and relaxation.
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Accent With Cool Tones
Design by House Nine Design
It's easy to jump to paint or wallpaper as the best color solutions. Sometimes though, minimal white walls serve as an intentional blank canvas that can be boosted through accents. In this cool-toned room from House Nine Design, a navy headboard steals the spotlight and creates a general sense of calm in the chicest way possible.
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Play Up Cool Palettes With Poppy Art
Design by Mary Patton Design
Another way to infuse a cold color palette without relying solely on wall color is through artwork. In tandem with a rug reminiscent of a night sky, the sculptural object on the table and patterned canvas set the atmosphere and give this dining area from Mary Patton Design a cooler overtone. Beige chairs and a small section of warm wood flooring provide a nice balancing effect.
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Create a Soothing Workspace
Design by Midcity Design Group
Spending hours a day at your desk calls for the surrounding room to serve as a conducive, calming work environment. Because work can be stressful, calming cool color palettes are often a good choice. In this workspace from Midcity Design Group, muted navy walls envelop the space and make it feel grounded.
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Add a Warm Twist
@mochagirlplace / Instagram
Green is technically a cool color, but this bathroom shows how it can still be energizing and exciting. Chartreuse on the walls, yellow towels, and gold hardware make this space feel lively and warmer, but the green holds it down and gives anyone in the bathroom the sense of being surrounded by nature.
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Choose Blue for a Whimsical Nursery
Design by Stephanie Hoey Interiors
A barely-there shade of cool blue can make a nursery feel instantly calming and tranquil, as exemplified by this serene bedroom from Stephanie Hoey Interiors.
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Match Paint and Wallpaper
Design by Studio KT
Rather than painting the walls all one color, try a mix of shades or incorporate an accent wall. The patterned wallpaper behind the headboard in this bedroom from Studio KT stands out ever-so-slightly from the opposing walls, but not to the point where it feels busy. Pair this with gray and greige accents for a space that feels like a breath of fresh air each time you step inside.
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Feel Moved by Mauve
Photo by Rikki Snyder
Cool shades of purple can help a room feel grounded and peaceful, like the saturated mauve accent wall in this light and airy bedroom.
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Pick a Pattern
@thomasguyinteriors / Instagram
Patterns in cool tones still retain their tranquility, but there is a little something extra that's infused. This powder room from Thomas Guy Interiors is visually delightful and feels structured thanks to the wall's geometric pattern and surrounding sharp gold accents.
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Nail Down the Tones
Design by Tina Ramchandani Creative
Cool color palettes do not have to be obvious at first glance. This room from Tina Ramchandani Creative provides the sense of calm cooler-toned rooms normally do—but it's tough to put your finger on exactly what those cold colors are. With its mix of blues, greens, and gray, it's a great example of how mesmerizing subtlety can be.
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Add Just a Pinch of Blue
Design by The Home Consultant
Anyone who adores all-white spaces but wants to point them in the direction of a calming cool palette can do so through a pop of color. As this bathroom from The Home Consultant illustrates, a teal green or similar tone on cabinets is all it takes to set a color scheme without needing to go all out on the walls.
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Combine Cool Colors and Warm Wood
Design by White Sands Design/Build
In this kitchen from White Sands Design/Build, the blue cabinets and stone island are offset by the warmer wooden tones that are dotted around the room.
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Place an Unexpected Pop of Color
Design by Tyler Karu Design and Interiors
Purple is an often overlooked member of the cool color family. This means it translates well as a surprising and original pop of color in spaces like this living room from Tyler Karu Design and Interiors.
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In interior design, cool colors and warm colors can evoke different emotions when you step into a room. That's why when it comes to choosing "cool" colors or "warm" colors for your room design, it should depend on the intent of the space. Cool colors like blues are said to have a calming effect and would work best for a bedroom or home office where you want to relax or concentrate.
Meanwhile, warm reds, oranges, and yellows make a room feel cozy, yet stimulating, much like the feeling that a glowing fireplace might provide. A lot of red would be best used in a social space rather than a bedroom, for example. Understanding warm and cool colors will help explain why different rooms can make you feel psychologically a certain way.
What Are Cool Colors?
Cool colors are considered to be shades of green, blue, and purple. The only primary color is blue, so any hue with a blue undertone (the dominating tone when colors are mixed) is considered a cool color. They're called cool colors, as opposed to warm colors, because they are evocative of cool water. Warm colors, on the other hand, may stimulate thoughts of heat, such as a fire.
The Color Wheel
The color wheel in color theory is literally a circle divided into groups of warm and cool colors. The decorating rule of thumb is that opposites should enhance each other. In the color wheel, the colors that enhance one another are called complementary colors.
For example, red (warm) and green (cool) are complementary colors on the color wheel since they are opposite of each other.
Cool colors make you feel calm in a space. Like water, sky, and greenery in nature, cool colors are soothing to the eye. Cool colors also give the eye the impression that they are receding which makes a space feel more open, adding to the serene effect.
Tip
You may be wondering if gray is a warm or cool color. It can be both. Trendy gray is technically considered neutral, but there are warm and cool shades of gray based on the undertone of the color. For example, if it's a steely, bluish-gray, then it acts as a classically cool color. A gray with a hint of beige, yellow, or red undertone is a warm color.
Cool and Complementary Colors
You can mix warm and cool colors in a room that has a neutral foundation, such as white, lighter taupe, gray, beige, or greige flooring, walls, or large pieces of furniture. Neutrals have warm or cool undertones, too, so just make sure your neutral walls are all the same color so they have the same undertones, and then you can play with warm and cool colors for visual interest.
By mixing warm and cool colors in a space, you may feel emotionally stable and welcomed by the balanced of color variations when entering the room.
To mix warm and cool colors in a neutral room, get to know the complementary colors on the color wheel. Here are some examples of how to mix warm and cool colors in various rooms:
- Blue/orange: Blue and orange are complementary colors on the color wheel. Pair a soft greenish-blue area rug (cool) with burnt orange (warm) accents. Add throw pillows with patterns that include greenish-blue and burnt orange colors. The pillows will tie in with the rug and the orange accents pop against a neutral sofa or walls to add a bit of color drama.
- Purple/yellow: Purple and yellow are complementary colors. Use eggplant (cool) and pale yellow (warm) for a subdued, but elegant combo in a bedroom or bath. For the bath with a neutral foundation of cream-colored ceramic tile, paint the walls a very light shade of yellow for a cheery glow.
Add accents in eggplant colors, such as towels and wall hangings. A warm, wood-toned vanity ties all of the elements together.
- Purple/yellow variation: For a brighter bedroom, paint the walls a creamy white and dress the bed in creamy neutrals for a peaceful canvas. Add throw pillows in lemon yellow (warm) and raspberry (cool), using patterns or stripes of both colors. Toss in some solid raspberry throws for a strong accent. Or make a bold statement with a raspberry duvet cover and shams, accented with cream and a bit of lemon yellow in the throw pillows for warmth.
- Monochromatic cool: Go for a cool monochromatic vibe by using several shades of the same color along with a neutral. For example, use a liberal amount of various shades of blue as accents in an otherwise all-white bedroom. The result will be a quintessentially cool and peaceful space. Another example of a cool monochromatic look would be an all-white tiled bathroom accented by a pretty palette of all greens for a refreshing look.
Colored walls in small apartments: how to do it right?
Advantages of colored walls
1. Cool saturated shades increase the space
Perhaps the most common mistake of small-sized owners is to choose shades of beige and warm colors for decorating an apartment. Warm colors visually bring objects and walls closer to each other and therefore hide the space. It is better to choose cold shades - for example, rich blue. If you want warmth, use this palette in accents (furniture, textiles).
Photo: Instagram thesandyside
2. A colorful accent wall will become a focal point and distract attention.
Such a bright accent will really take attention away from the imperfections of the room's dimensions. Make an accent wall of rich color in the bedroom at the head of the bed or in the sofa area in the living room.
Photo: Instagram zikreta_ziki
3. A colored wall in a niche will create visual depth
And this is true.
Decorate a niche with a deep dark color and it will look even deeper.
Photo: Instagram apartmenttherapy
4. A colored section of the wall will help to zone the space
In small apartments, any additional partitions can hide precious square meters. Zoning the interior with color is one of the best solutions.
Photo: Instagram p.l.ace
Tip: don't paint the wall behind the TV in a dark color. Attention while watching is likely to be scattered.
5. A colorful wall will dilute the Scandinavian style
Most often, small-sized owners choose the Scandinavian style. Today it is very popular due to its availability and budget. That's probably why he got bored. Stand out and dilute the light walls of the cold Nordic style with brightness.
Photo: Instagram folk_berry
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Disadvantages of colored walls
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Difficulties in finding the right style and accessories If you are working with a professional designer, the problem probably won't affect you. Otherwise, you may run into it. On the light background of the walls, it is easy to “draw” the interior: select furniture, accessories, combine them with each other. Color becomes more difficult.
Photo: Instagram mari_de_la_mer
Tip: paint sample walls, don't buy large quantities of paint at once, relying only on the presentation in the store.
2. The wrong choice of shade or its abundance on the walls
It is really easy to make a mistake with the choice of color paint, because the final color depends on factors such as the lighting in the room, the quality of the wall preparation, the color of the furniture and accessories, which also set the overall mood. In addition, it is easy to overdo it with color.
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3. The risk of highlighting the flaws in the layout
If one area of the room is decorated with color, you can focus on the flaws in the layout, extra ledges in the wall.
To prevent this from happening, study our recommendations on how to correct a non-standard layout with the help of finishing.
Photo: Instagram apartmenttherapy
We are looking for a compromise
1. These are just walls, they can be repainted
If you are ready for experiments and are not afraid of bold decisions - try it. After all, a can of paint doesn't cost that much, walls can always be repainted or covered with new wallpaper.
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2. Try colored tile grout
A great idea for those who want to try their hand, but are not yet ready for large-scale solutions - colored tile grout. With it, even the usual boar tile, which is already rather fed up, will look more interesting and brighter, and the bathroom and the apron in the kitchen will sparkle in a new way.
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| When designing an interior in an apartment or house, it is very important to choose the right color scheme. First of all, all colors are divided into warm and cold. Warm interior colors Yellow. Sunny yellow is associated with warm summers, citrus fruits. It awakens positive emotions, appetite and good mood. The use of yellow is appropriate in any room, with the exception of small bathrooms and toilets, as in these options yellow will seem too intrusive. It is beneficial to complement yellow can be black, white, orange colors. Orange. Warm and cozy orange color suits almost any room - kitchen, living room, nursery, bathroom. However, you should not completely paint the entire room in orange, the color can crush with its energy. Green color - natural and natural, combined with light green, yellow, blue, black, lemon flowers. It relieves tension, promotes relaxation and rest, which makes it ideal for the bedroom, nursery, kitchen. Red color personifies flame, passion, energy. It has many shades and can be present in different rooms. In the bedroom, be gently scarlet, in the bathroom and living room - deep and rich. But the predominance of this color can make the atmosphere aggressive, annoying, especially you should not get carried away with red in the bedroom and nursery. Beige. A versatile color that goes with most styles and adds comfort and coziness to a room. Beige has many shades, but designers recommend introducing another color in the form of bright accents. Peach. Advice of the head of the studioYulia SementsovaHead of the studio Each of our projects reflects the needs, taste and lifestyle of our client The interior of a warm bedroom in coffee color will envelop you in comfort and tranquility, conducive to relaxation and healthy sleep. Brown and chocolate colors are often used to decorate workrooms. Such colors help to focus, but light shades, on the contrary, relax, give the interior softness. Therefore, caramel, milky and beige shades are ideal for the bedroom. The warm interior of the apartment awakens the desire to stay and luxuriate in it for as long as possible. Surrounded by such colors, it is pleasant to relax and spend time. Thanks to their variety of tones, you can make your home both hot in summer and warm in spring. But keep in mind that an interior in warm colors with an excessive predominance of bright and saturated tones can oppress melancholic people and cause aggression in choleric people. Therefore, it is important to dilute them with less saturated tones, cold colors or white. Cool colors in the interior Grey. The right combination of colors can deprive the gray of its facelessness. It is enough to complement the faceless and boring gray color with bright accents, as it will sparkle. Gray color in the right combination is able to emphasize the beauty of color shades, dilute aggressive tones, make them cozy and soft. Silver is a fashionable alternative to grey, a good choice for decorating a home in a cool tones. Often complements purple, blue or blue tone. To make the room warmer, combine silver with yellow or green. Blue . Deep blue represents elegance and chic. Associated with marine freshness and the water element. Blue energizes and awakens vitality. This color is used in the bathroom, living room and kitchen. Since it is saturated, it is used in a duet with a less intense other color or shade of white. Blue radiates a charge of vivacity and freshness, like blue, it is also associated with the water element. In northern interiors, it is combined with shades of white, blue, silver, in Mediterranean interiors with green, turquoise and white. Violet color is quite controversial, as it has light and dark, cold and warm shades. Dark, deep purple, as a rule, is not used in the interior, diluted tones are much more preferable. But dark shades of purple can successfully emphasize the style of the room. It is combined with white, pink, silver, gray-blue flowers. To emphasize spring motifs, lilac is combined with green and asphalt colors. Cold shades of colors in the interior will fill your home with energy and freshness, help you wake up in the morning easier, giving you a feeling of cheerfulness. A good choice for active people. Too many cool tones can make a room look too "cool" and make it feel less cozy. Therefore, it is desirable to intersperse warm colors that warm the room. Combination of cool and warm colors The color temperature changes depending on the presence of warm and cold tones. Blue is able to "cool" the fiery red, the heat of the yellow color will reduce the white. Purple warms red. Cold gamma can cool warm tones, warm - warm cold colors. The color scheme not only transforms the interior, but also affects emotions and sets the mood. Therefore, it is important to observe harmony when combining warm and cold colors in the interior. The right combination of colors is one of the important components of a perfect image, a stylish and complete interior. Complementary combination of . Complementary, or additional, contrasting, are colors that are located on opposite sides of the Itten color wheel. Their combination looks very lively and energetic, especially with maximum color saturation. Triad . The combination of 3 colors lying at the same distance from each other. Provides high contrast while maintaining harmony. Such a composition looks quite lively even when using pale and desaturated colors. Similar combination. A combination of 2 to 5 colors next to each other on the color wheel (ideally 2-3 colors). Impression: calm, relaxing. An example of a combination of similar muted colors: yellow-orange, yellow, yellow-green, green, blue-green. Separate-complementary combination. A variant of a complementary combination of colors, but instead of the opposite color, the colors adjacent to it are used. The combination of the main color and two additional. This scheme looks almost as contrasting, but not so tense. If you are not sure that you can use complementary combinations correctly, use separate-complementary ones. Tetrad - combination of 4 colors. Square . A combination of 4 colors equidistant from each other. The colors here are dissimilar in tone, but also complementary. Due to this, the image will be dynamic, playful and bright. Example: purple, red-orange, yellow, blue-green. Single color combinations White: goes with everything. The best combination with blue, red and black. 
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Not only the energy of the room and the arrangement of furniture, but the combination of colors in the interior affect the feelings it evokes. The use of the right combination of colors contributes to the creation of a harmonious, cozy and stylish interior. 
It goes well with brown, white, gray, green, yellow colors. 
The color is beautiful, delicate and not binding, it can dominate the whole apartment if you use different shades. Most often, the living room and bedroom are decorated in peach color. The color soothes and gives a feeling of comfort. In the kitchen, it awakens the appetite and is associated with the juicy fruit of the same name. Ideal company - gray, red, lemon, white, sand, chocolate colors. 
As complementary, you can use blue, white gold colors. 
Such colors give coolness to a hot room, and a small room in blue shades seems visually larger. Complementary colors - red, gray, turquoise, white. 
