My Fascination with Colour Swatches
This morning, I was at the hardware store and picked up the Dulux interior colour collection catalogue. I adore colour swatches and always find them an exciting and fun way to get inspired. As I flipped through the brochure, I considered contrasting warm and cool colours.
The Calming Shade of Blue
Blue is my favourite colour, and for a good reason. Many people link blue to calming sights and experiences. It evokes images of the ocean, the sky, and other peaceful, relaxing scenes.
However, some find blue too tranquil, calling it dull. This division, in my opinion, is typical with standout colours. You either embrace their soothing effect or deem them overly serene.
Green and Violet: Nature and Luxury
Green is another favoured cool colour, bringing notions of nature, calmness, safety, and tranquillity to mind. It’s quite a laid-back colour. Violet, meanwhile, carries an air of mystery. It’s associated with royalty, luxury, sophistication, and prosperity.
The Warmth of Reds, Oranges, and Yellows
Warm colours, such as red, orange, and yellow, are great for visual designs and websites where an energized atmosphere is desired. Yellows and oranges are perfect for creating a sense of warmth and friendliness. Orange or yellow incites cheerfulness, stimulation, and excitement, with yellow capturing the sunny clarity of daylight. On the other hand, Red triggers deeper emotional responses linked to passion, enthusiasm, and danger, making it a colour that truly captures attention.