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Knowing which colors together stand out and capture the eye is always a very useful skill, whether in wardrobe arrangement, room decoration, or painting. You can start by looking at the color wheel and learning which groups of colors look best when put together. Experimenting with different color combinations will help you build a sense of harmony and color conflict.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Developing color perception

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   Learn the color wheel. It's a color chart that provides useful illustrations that show which colors work together and which colors will be bad when put together. The first color wheel was developed by Sir Isaac Newton in 1666 and since then variations on his design have been used as the foundation of traditional color theory. The color wheel is divided into the following sections:
   • Primary colors: red, blue and yellow. These primary colors cannot be blended.
   • Secondary colors: Green, orange and purple. These colors are created by mixing the primary colors in different proportions.
   • Secondary and secondary colors: Yellow-orange, red-orange, burgundy, blue-purple, blue-green and yellow-green. They are created by blending primary colors with secondary colors.

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   A primary color scheme with a different primary color. This color scheme idea, also known as "color harmony," is achieved when the color is pleasing to the viewer. Red, yellow and blue are always in harmony. They are bold, eye-catching colors and will never be truly out of date. Whether it's a wardrobe, painting or dining room color scheme, you can use them to give a bright look to your project.
   • A deep base color is often associated with young children, tropics and sports teams. Even so, there's no reason you can't try a darker or a brighter shade.
   • If you want your product to look more stylish, use only one or two primary colors. A red, blue, and yellow suit can be a bit childish, but the combination of gold and red will make you feel more stylish.

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   Supporting color schemes for each other. Look at the color wheel and choose any color, then move your finger to the opposite color. Opposite colors on the wheel are auxiliary colors. When placed side by side, they help each other stand out and catch the eye.
   • Auxiliary colors with the same luminance and hue always work well when combined.
   • Popular auxiliary combinations include blue and orange, purple and yellow, green and pink.

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   Similar color schemes. The idea here is to use only colors that belong to the same group to achieve harmony. They are colors that lie next to each other on the color wheel, such as blue and indigo. Use different shades of color in the same group to create a slightly different style with pleasant and dramatic effects.
   • For example, a denim skirt with a light blue T-shirt and an indigo scarf are more likely to work well together.
   • Choose your favorite color and match it with the color right or left. Red goes with pink, yellow goes with orange and the like. Any changes within the same group will work well, as long as they have the same pigmentation, brightness, and so on.

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   Learn about cold colors and hot colors. Warm colors like yellow, orange, and red are on one side of the color wheel while cold colors like blue, green, and purple are on the other. Any color can contain either a hot or a cold element, depending on the blending composition.
   • For example, if you mix basic purple with red, you'll get a vibrant, hot burgundy purple. If you mix purple with blue, you will get a cool, mellow purple. With color schemes, the temperature factor is important.
   • When mixing or decorating rooms and for a consistent effect, combine warm colors with warm colors and cool colors with cool colors. For example, you can choose a light reddish brown dress, cream mustard yellow scarf and an amber bag.
   • Combining hot and cool colors in one mix can be fun and trendy or can be a little annoying, depending on how you look at it.

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   Consider "earth tones" or "neutral colors". Not on the color wheel, earth tones are not really easy to define - they are based more on fashion than science. They are usually mild colors, including: brown, cream, white, gray and dark blue.
   • They are soft, natural colors and are capable of blending with almost all colors. They are reminiscent of natural elements like sand, earth and gravel. However, they also include colors like off-white.
   • Black, white and light yellow brown or ka-kaki are often seen as neutral colors in fashion. Usually they can come in any color. For example, black pants can be combined with a bright pink blouse.
   • In fashion, denim blue is often considered neutral. For example, blue jeans will work with a shirt of any color.
   • When deciding which neutral color will suit your color scheme, you also need to take into account the color temperature. For example, if your mix board has a cool color gamut, the neutral color used could be bright white or black and blue: a warm neutral color feels pleasant to look at. For the warmer color scheme, you can choose from brownish gray or cream.
   • Although neutral, don't forget that black and white are rare pure colors. For example, a white wall thanks to it can have a yellow tint. Or a black shirt can have a blue tint in it.
   • Neutrality is not boring! People sometimes mistakenly think that neutrals are boring and boring colors. However, the strength of neutral colors is that they can work well in groups and Works well with primary as well as secondary colors. For example:
     • White T-shirt with blue jeans.
     • Black khaki pants and sweaters.
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Method 2 of 3: Color match your wardrobe

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   Try monochrome style. Wearing the same color from head to toe is a standout style. Classic monochrome styles are all-white or all-black trees, a subtle choice that adds an elegant look to your outfit. If you really want others to look up, try monochromatic colors with brighter colors, like red or green.
   • A little care is needed when proceeding. Black skirts, high heels and purses can be very furry, but at the same time, they can also unintentionally make you look like a widow, a hairdresser, or have a Gothic look. Not just the color, you have to look at the entire outfit!
   • The key to success in monochrome is finding items with the exact same color. A bright white shirt with cream pants may not be suitable, but if you find two items of the same color, you will succeed.
   • To make your clothes look less monochromatic, break it up with some neutral colors, such as beige heels or brown belts.

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   Create color accents. If you're going to a formal meeting that requires a black or navy suit, you can still add personality to your look by choosing accent colors. Just make sure the color you choose is at the same temperature as the neutral base items. For example:
   • If wearing a black suit, try pairing with a two-wire top or a red or turquoise blouse.
   • If wearing a navy blue suit, try a two-stringed top or a pink or yellow blouse.

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   Learn how to combine patterns on fabric. Once you are confident in effective color matching, you can start making real fashion outfits with unsafe combinations. Don't just be limited to matching colors with solid colors. Expand and start blending stripes, polka dots, floral prints and animals to completely refresh your wardrobe.
   • In general, if you wear patterned clothing, try mixing it with something that matches the color. If you have a black dress with small floral prints, match the same color green shirt with the leaves. Although possible, combining motifs with motifs is not a simple task.
   • Choosing a floating color can also aid your dress style. Try purple, orange and yellow. Purple tops, orange skirts and yellow socks look great. You can also try the same zebra pattern.
   • Combine two motifs of the same color. It's a little more difficult, but this will deliver impressive results. The key here is to find a color in both patterns. For example, if you have a yellow striped blouse, you can pair it with a leopard skirt of the same color.
   • The texture scheme is in the same color group. You can mix patterns that are not exactly the same color by experimenting with colors in the same group. Brocade shorts with beige and cream tones can be combined with a chocolate brown polka dot blouse.

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   Identify your neutral items. They are items that can be flexibly used in a closet, coordinated with almost anything. Although easy to mix, you should still put a little effort into making sure they will match with the other items you are wearing. Here are a few popular neutral items:
   • Denim. Can be mixed with everything, right? Just pay attention to the wash of the fabric. Deep black denim can be blended with other colors better than faded blue denim.
   • Light brown or brown. Perfect for soft soil tones.
   • Blue. Looks beautiful with jade. Blue always has a great combination with red and white.
   • White and cream. Light up every outfit, as long as the color temperature factor is considered when mixing.

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   Use accessories to experiment with color. If you're just starting out with a wardrobe, experiment with the same accessories. Try to see which combination looks good and which doesn't by wearing more belts, flats, jewelry, and scarves. Wearing accessories is also a fun way to learn more about textures and doesn't have to waste on expensive clothes that, in the end, won't work. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Choose a home decoration color

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   Select Preset Palette or Color Sets. If in doubt, starting with something expertly recommended is usually not a bad choice. Most home repair and paint stores have a selection of color palettes that can be coordinated. Often they also include decorative colors, which can be a headache in deciding which shades of white will work.
   • You do not have to select everything from a palette or set of colors. If you don't like green but are satisfied with the rest, just let it go. There's also no need to use all twelve colors - just use what suits you and your space.
   • There is no need to buy paint for a house of a certain color. For example, you might like the house to be orange, but painting the whole room orange is too much for you. Instead, introduce orange pigment into the room through pillows, bed sheets, pictures, curtains, and so on.

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   Choose a slightly different color for the paint and the fabric. Don't mix walls and couches with the same color. Although "fit" literally, furniture and curtains should not be completely sunk into the wall. Instead, when selected slightly differently, the colors of both the wall and the couch look more subtle. Here are a few ideas to try:
   • Use colors from the same group. If there are blue walls, try the record-positive field. If the wall is yellow, choose red and orange for the interior. They will harmonize rather than cancel each other's effect.
   • Or choose the opposite color to stand out more. Buy a thick, colored armchair to place in a bright yellow room or try a bright coral sofa to fill your bright turquoise wall.

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   Consider painting accented walls. Many people hesitate to paint the whole room in a bold color because it is a courageous and risky act. An accented wall gives you the opportunity to experiment with the same color without having to use an entire room or area for a single color. Here's how:
   • Bold colors can have a strong effect on your emotional state. A bright red room can make you feel tense and a dark brown room can make you sad.
   • However, strong colors can have a positive effect on people. Orange rooms can make a person happy and creative, brown rooms make them more focused and discerning. Different people react differently to the same color in the same location.
   • Choose a smaller wall in the room, such as the area around the front door or above the counter. Paint them in bright colors that match the neutral color of the room.
   • Or use contrasting colors for the decoration. Paint contours in contrasting colors give the room a fun, unobtrusive look. You can also use a different color when decorating with a bowl.
   • Remember that color temperature can affect the atmosphere of the room. Using a light purple color in the bedroom will bring a romantic atmosphere. But the bedroom with radiant Fuchsia may be a bit too much. You can use almost any strong color, but only for emphasis. As a result, the room will get the feeling you want without becoming overwhelmed.
     • For example, if you like intense Fuchsia for your bedroom, consider using them for pillows, bed sheets, and some paintings.
     • If you are a landlord, remember that if you choose a color that is too bright or too dark, you may need to repaint it before selling. Maybe you love turquoise walls, but maybe most homebuyers don't. This can affect the transfer value.

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   Experiment with colorful decorations. If you can't or can't paint pink or buy a bright yellow couch, you can still add color to the decor through decorations. Small pillows placed on chairs, vases, watches, flowers, bookshelves and other small items can add a burst of color, contributing to the room come to life. Just don't forget the following decoration things:
   • Choose a color in the same group. With a few decorations that blend well together, the room will become more cohesive. For example, you could try a green-painted bookshelf, a pair of navy water hyacinths on the mantelpiece, a jade-green ornament with pillows, and a green blanket.
   • However, avoid using too many colors in the same room. In general, three are maximum: primary colors, accent colors, and trim colors. Keep things simple, otherwise, the room may not look harmonious or even messy.
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Advice

• If in doubt, look at the color wheel and find colors that match your color.
• Make a decision that comes in the end, which will make you happy with the color scheme. In case of subjects are things that cater to your interests like home, artwork or personal lockers, think they will look fine together and previewed through the provided coloring tool. Be bold with what excites you.
• Use online tools to help you find colors that work well together. The color spectrum has more colors than the primary color wheel, so try using the online resources to determine which color matches which color.