You can see them positioned opposite one another on the color wheel above. Note that there are various color models, on top of RYB, which produce different complements. For example, within the ...

DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...

It took me a long time to finally figure out what bothered me about my herb garden. The plants were deadheaded and otherwise neat. The walks were swept and tidy. Still something seemed amiss. Weeks ...

Then came the explanation of complementary colors, those opposite each other on the color wheel, which had an "extra special" relationship, like the sun and the moon. I don't know about you, but that ...

Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...

There’s little doubt that color is a powerful decorating tool. It works at an architectural level to define and link spaces and highlight the interesting details of your home. It tricks the eyes and ...

The image below shows a color wheel by Nekia Torres, a fashion blogger. Here, the 'primary colors ' red, blue, and yellow are arranged in a triangle, with the ' secondary colors ' where the primary ...

Chromatics are compelling and psychological—and their impact is perhaps that much more poignant when using analogous colors. The color scheme is derived from color theory—the study of how hues connect ...