It can be quite challenging to decide on which colours will work well together. To make things easier, there are scientific colour combinations that will work together to create contrast and/or harmony.

The complimentary colour schemes are directly across from each other on the colour wheel. As complimentary colours oppose each other, it is important to not split them exactly fifty-fifty. Feel free to use the hue’s tints and shades but don’t combine the two or this combination will clash.

References: The Color Wheel Company. (2006). The Gardener’s Color Wheel – A Guide to Using Color in the Garden (First Edition). Philomath, Oregon.


Image: iStock Photo (May 23, 2010)

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