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 monochromatic colour scheme uses only one hue with diverse tints, shades, tones and textures. A monochromatic colour scheme can overpower a home if used too much, try to stick with this scheme in one room.


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

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   June 4th, 2010 at 10:46 AM

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