Temperature
Color also has temperature… there are both warm and cool colors. Our Color Key® system is divided into warm and cool colors to make color coordination very easy. Stand in front of the center and see which side you gravitate toward – which palette has more colors you feel comfortable with? This will quickly tell you what appeals to you. Can’t get to your local paint retailer? Our next room photographs will help you experience a range of temperatures now.
Warm Colors
Warm colors are the reds, oranges, yellows and golds.
An easy way to remember these are to think of things in nature that are warm… such as the sun, sand, desert, rocks, earth and crisp autumn leaves.
Remember that warm colors tend to advance towards us, creating a cozy atmosphere.
In this uplifting living space it was important to have a color that was very cheerful, bright and illuminating since this room does not receive a great deal of natural light.
The yellow brings a feeling of warmth to this room, creating a sunny disposition in this cheerful Family Room. |
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Remember if you have rooms that face NORTH & EAST and wish to have them ‘FEEL’ warmer… you may want to use a color like yellow… or another warm color…. Like rose, copper or gold.
Because rooms with these exposures, in North America, receive less intense light than other elevations… you may want to use these types of colors. |
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Cool Colors
Cool colors are the greens, teals, aquas and blues.
An easy way to remember these are to think of things in nature that are cool… such as the sky, sea, clouds and grass.
Remember that cool colors tend to recede away from us, creating a spacious feeling.
In this elegant living space it was important to have a color that was very calm, soothing and serene since… this room receives an abundance of natural light. Too much afternoon sun required a cool color.
The green brings a feeling of coolness to this room, creating an oasis of chilling breezes… with calming neutrals to complement the wall color. |
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Remember the issue of natural lighting… in this case if you have rooms that face WEST & SOUTH… sometimes they feel too warm, because they receive too much sun… you may want to paint them with a cool color like blue… (Aqua, teal, green and cool violets have the same effect).
Isn’t it wonderful that color let’s us use it’s temperature to adjust the way we feel in a space? |
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