Color theory is having a moment. Whether it’s an increased interest in the work of pioneering color theorists and artists like Josef Albers or the resurgence of getting your own color analysis done, ...

Using color in interiors successfully is not just about choosing those you feel most drawn to. While this is, of course, important, the more scientific rules of color harmony teach us which pairings ...

Once you’ve decided to paint the interior of your house—or even just a room—the next decision is much harder: picking a color scheme. Maybe you really like canary yellow, but you’re worried about ...

Committing to a color scheme beyond neutrals can feel like a bold choice in the main living spaces of a home, but this open-plan kitchen is a lesson on just how effective it can be. An ode to ...

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Last week I covered the basics of color and color wheels. Now, we’ll take those color relationships and learn more of how they work together in “color schemes”. I’ll cover the basic eight types of ...

In doing so, Newton essentially created the foundation for modern color theory, which is the study of how colors interact with each other and how they can be used to create a desired effect.

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 ...