Have you ever wondered why two colors look so great together, while other pairs clash? People are frequently drawn to one color over another, even if they don't know the reason behind their attraction. The reason behind this is because of color theory. Read on to learn how to incorporate this design aspect into your home.

What is Color Theory?

Color theory is the art, and some people might even argue, science, of combining different colors in ways pleasing to the human eye. The idea behind color theory makes use of the color wheel which was first developed in 1666 by Sir Isaac Newton. The color wheel's design uses the three primary colors: red, yellow and blue as its foundation. Then, secondary colors are formed by combining two of the primary colors to get green, orange and purple. Finally, tertiary colors are added to the wheel by mixing one primary and one secondary color. 

How Can Color Theory Help You Design Your Home?

When you use a color wheel, it is simple to find color pairs that coordinate with each other. This can make decorating your home much easier and can help prevent you from making bad design decisions without resorting to hiring a professional. 

There are a variety of ways you can choose colors which work well together by using a color wheel. Here are a few:

• An analogous color palette in your home creates a calming and relaxed appearance. It is perfect for a bedroom, or anywhere else you don't want too much excitement. You can quickly find analogous colors by first selecting any color on the color wheel. Then look at the color to the left and the right. These three colors will make up your color scheme.

• Complementary color pairs offer the opposite effect of an analogous color palette. Complementary colors are the two colors which are straight across from each other on the color wheel. These two colors have the most contrast and give a room great energy and vitality. 
• Decorating a room around the concept of warm and cool colors is a great way to evoke a variety of feelings. Divide a color wheel vertically in half, and the warm colors are on the left while the cool colors are on the right. Warm colors are ideal for cheery rooms and can make large rooms seem more intimate. Cool colors, on the other hand, are more calming and work well in smaller rooms because they help them appear larger.

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