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.

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.


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