 Primary colors

  

The three primary colors are red, yellow and blue. Any color can be created from primary
colors, but primary colors can't be created from other colors.

 Secondary colors

  

Secondary colors are created from combining two primary colors, and consist of orange,
green and violet.

 Tertiary colors

  
 Combining primary and secondary colors creates tertiary colors. These colors are red-
orange, red-violet, yellow-green, yellow-orange, blue-green and blue-violet.

 Monochromatic colors

  

Colors from the same color family tend to look great together. Monochromatic color
schemes use tints and shades of the same color to create a sophisticated and elegant look.

 Analogous colors

  
 Developed from colors next to each other on the color wheel, analogous color schemes
offer more nuances while retaining the elegance of the monochromatic scheme. Usually,
one color is used as a dominant color while others are used to enrich the scheme.

 Complementary colors

  

Complementary colors are opposite from each other on the color wheel and add drama to
any room. These contrasting colors enhance the temperature of each other, which adds
interest and energy to the décor. To get the most out of this scheme, use a warm color
against a cool shade or add contrasting accessories to highlight the color of your walls.