Why are colors so important in your life? why is it crucial to create a perfect color scheme for our space? it's because the color is a form of nonverbal communication that can radically affect our mood and emotions. when you walk into any space, the way your eye translates color and color combinations can affect how you interpret the style, mood, and overall comfort level of the space. in fact, one of the most asked questions is about how to combine colors. we are constantly combining colors. when selecting our outfit or when we are buying a cushion to match in our living room all the time for every single detail, we are mixing and matching colors. a color theory indeed exists to meet a process on how to combine colors easier. it's a primary design lesson and it serves a lot for your daily life as well. we want to share with you how to combine colors and how to use the color wheel to create the perfect color scheme. 

Color theory is the science about how we interpret the colors we see in the world and how we respond to specific color combinations and proportions. color theory starts with a color wheel, let's fill out our color wheel together. primary colors - red, blue, and yellow. they are the building blocks of all other colors on the wheel. they cannot be made from mixing other colors. secondary colors are the ones that can be created by mixing two primary colors. these colors are orange, green, and purple. tertiary colors - the six shades that can be made from mixing primary and secondary colors. let's see the ways to use the color wheel for selecting a color scheme.

- Analogous Color Scheme -

You can create an analogous color scheme, which uses three or more colors that sit next to one another on the color wheel. since you're using three colors, the proportion is important to make sure the space is balanced. you may want to incorporate a 60-30-10 rule to keep a good proportion between colors. if you prefer to have a neutral color palette for the overall look of the space, but you want to add a pop of color into the room. if that's the case, you can apply the analogous color scheme to your accent elements and accessories as well. 

- Complimentary Color Scheme -

Another way to use the color wheel is via selecting complimentary colors. when it comes to color schemes, complementary is the simplest. that's because this color is can only involve two shades. it uses two colors that sit opposite each other on the color wheel. typically one color acts as the dominant shade and the other as an accent. this color appearance is extremely high contrast. so you need to be careful on how to use it because they bring strong energy into space so it's a good idea to be used in small doses. you should think of them as your accent colors and use plenty of neutrals to balance them out and provide a place for the eye to rest. also like the analogous color scheme, you can add a pop of color into a neutral general space. apply two contrasting colors into your accent elements and accessories as well. 

- Monochromatic Color Scheme - 

The monochromatic color scheme uses tints, tones, and shades within the same hue or color family, but what are tints, tones, and shades? well, adding white to a pure color creates tints; adding black and white to a pure color creates tones; adding black to a color creates shades. monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones, and tints. unity is one of the benefits of using a monochromatic color scheme. but on the other hand, this color scheme has the risk of making the room feel boring. so the most attractive way to complete your color scheme is with texture and print to add movement into space. it's also important to add some natural texture or metals to what dimension to space. however, since the interior design is not rigid, you can mix and match different color schemes in the same space. for example, you can have your walls, furniture, flooring, and the general elements of the space in black, gray, and white, which is a monochromatic option. combine it with a contrasting color scheme for your accessories like pairing a blue ottoman with or lamps, vases, or other kinds of accessories. 

Some important extra tips at the time of adding colors into space are: 

- Tie rooms together with accents. accent colors can change from room to room, but apply one consistent color throughout the home helped to connect the different spaces. its purpose is to move the eyes around the different rooms and to associate each one to another using the same color in some details, helping you balance and unify these spaces. 

- Another simple way to create a cohesive feel is to use a consistent paint color on the walls, especially in homes that have an open space concept. 

- Add color prints, textures, and shades into space and pair them with solid colors, following the color scheme rules to get a perfect combination.