COLOURS FOR INTERIOR

DECORATION
Dr. Bhavya Khamesra
COLOUR WHEEL
COLOUR SCHEMES
Monochrome Using 1 colour
Eg. Blue colour

Complimentry Using colours on the opposite/ contrast parts of the

colour wheel
1 bright tone , 1 dull colour
Blue + orange
Split complimentry I colour + another colour on either side of the contrast/
opposite
Blue + yellow orange/ red orange
Analogous Using colours which are related
Colours which are side by side on the colour wheel
Blue + blue green/ blue violet
Triad Using 3 primary colours/ 3 secondry/ 3 tertiary colours
COLOUR SCHEMES

Monochromatic only one colour

Complimentary contrast colours ,opposite on colour wheel

Split complimentary using a colour with two colours on

either side

Analogous related colours ,side by side on

colour wheel

Traid 3 primary/ 3 secondary/ 3 tertiary

 split complimentry
Complimentry
triad
EMOTIONAL EFFECTS OF COLOUR

 Bright colours –
Red ,yellow, brown and darker shades are warm
and advancing colours. They may shorten the
length of the room if used on wall or shorten the
height if used on ceiling
 Cool colours-

pale green, blue and other lighter shades tend to

make a small room larger.
 Red, orange, yellow – warm and stimulating
 Pastel shade - cooler and restful

 Green - cool, soothing, pleasing effect

 Pale blue - fresh and cool
 Purple - richness

 Brown/ dark shades - comfort

 White- hygienic, peace but cold in appearance
COLOUR SCHEMES ACCORDING TO THE FUNCTION/
USE OF THE AREA

 Rooms-
peace in room, use light colours , cream colours on
walls. Bright colours may be used on the soft
furnishings
 Restaurant

relaxed atmosphere, go with the theme of the area

 Lobby/ entrance -
should look inviting, bright colours are used
 Bathroom

clean and hygienic

COLOURS UNITE THE AREA BUT IT IS
AFFECTED BY

 The amount of light falling in that area

 Curtains appear darker in the day when sunlight
falls from beside , but in night appears lighter
 The type of surface

 Rough surface appears darker then smooth

surfaces
 The surrounding colours

 Strong colours may imbalance colours