CONCEPT OF COLOR

INTERIOR DESIGN
WHAT IS COLOUR / COLOR?
• Colour, also spelled color, the aspect of any object that may be described
in terms of hue, lightness, and saturation. In physics, colour is associated
specifically with electromagnetic radiation of a certain range of
wavelengths visible to the human eye. Radiation of such wavelengths
constitutes that portion of the electromagnetic spectrum known as the
visible spectrum—i.e., light.
Importance of Colour in Interior Design
Color can make or break a space. Choosing appropriate colors for a
facility’s spaces is an important aspect of interior design.
• Colours can help to create an illusion of a bigger or a smaller room. If
the room is small and the amount of natural light is limited, light
colours are the way to go. If the room is large, darker colours will
create a cosy, comfortable environment..
• Warm tones, like red, orange and yellow can energize a space and its
occupants.
• Cool tones such as blue, green and purple generally create quiet,
relaxing atmospheres.
COLOUR THEORY
• Color theory involves the study of hues and how to use them in
harmony. It’s helpful in design because it informs a palette that work
well together.
• These choices play a key role in the overall environment of a home
because color can influence moods, feelings and even increase how
much sleep you get.
• To pick the best colors every time, designers use a color wheel and
refer to extensive collected knowledge about human optical ability,
psychology, culture and more.
WHAT is the function/purpose/use of the
space you are choosing colour for?
• Colours used for residential interiors can be highly personalised
depending on the taste and choice of the owners. Hospital interiors
are generally white and blue to indicate cleanliness and being calm.
• In contrast many experiments can be done with trendy, bright colours
while choosing colours for fast-food joints and restaurants targeting
young crowd. The function of the space corresponds to colours based
on the preferences of the clients, users, intended ambience,
atmosphere as well as desired mood and emotions.
There are a few steps to follow that might be useful for
developing appropriate colour schemes for successful interior
spaces.

1. Developing an abstract colour charts

2. Defining elements of an interior space
3. Developing material charts
4. Creating coloured layouts and space designs
• 5. Practical testing
The 4 Color Rules That Every Interior
Design Fan Needs To Know
• Color is often the most difficult part of a room for interior design fans
to get right. That’s because colors are fickle. There are so many shades
to choose from and they need to be put together in the right
proportions. Otherwise, they won’t work together in harmony. Luckily,
there are a few color rules that you can use to make sure your colors
look balanced every time.
• The 60-30-10 rule
• Warm vs. cool colors
• The complementary color scheme
• The analogous color scheme
The 60-30-10 rule
• This rule is to help make sure that your color palette stays balanced.
In this setup, you’ll use three colors. 60, 30 and 10 refer to the
percentages of your design that each will make up.Here’s how it
works: first, you’ll choose one shade to be your dominant shade and
take up approximately 60 percent of the room.
• Usually, this will be a neutral or some type of subdued hue that can
take up a lot of space without feeling overwhelming. Next will be your
secondary color, which is typically a bit bolder and takes up about 30
percent of the space. Finally, your accent color is your boldest shade
and should make up the remaining 10 percent.
• Take the photo here, for
example. In this case,
greige is the dominant
color. You can see it on the
walls and the sofa. Then,
black is the secondary
color. It’s on the bookshelf,
side table, pillows and
dining chair and in the rug.
Finally, coral is the accent
shade. That can be seen in
the throw pillows and
potted plants.
Warm vs. cool colors
• The phrase “warm vs. cool colors” refers to where specific shades fall on the
color wheel. Traditionally, shades like red, orange and yellow are thought of
as warm colors because they are more vibrant. However, neutrals like brown
and tan are also included in the mix. On the other side of the spectrum are
the cool colors, or blue, green and purple, as well as gray.
• The choice of warm or cool colors will affect the energy of the space. Since
warm colors tend to bring an upbeat and welcoming feel to a room, they’re
best in entertaining spaces. Think about using these shades in your dining
room or kitchen. Cool colors, on the other hand, are more subdued. They
work best in bedrooms and office spaces, where a calming energy is
appreciated.
• The choice of warm or cool colors
will affect the energy of the space.
Since warm colors tend to bring an
upbeat and welcoming feel to a
room, they’re best in entertaining
spaces.
• Cool colors, on the other hand, are
more subdued. They work best in
bedrooms and office spaces, where
a calming energy is appreciated.
The complementary color scheme

• Of all the color rules that interior designers use, the complementary
color scheme is often thought of as the simplest. That’s because this
color scheme only involves two shades. In particular, it uses two
shades that are sitting directly opposite each other on the color
wheel, meaning you get combinations like blue and orange, yellow
and purple or red and green.
• As you can see from the photo
above, these color pairings are
extremely high contrast, which
means that — while they
undoubtedly bring a strong energy
into the space — they’re ultimately
best 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.
The analogous color scheme
• Analogous color scheme might be for you. For this one, all you have to do is
pick a central color, then also use the colors on either side of it. Here, two
colors will be primary colors and the third will be a mix of the two. For
example, red, orange and yellow or red, purple and blue.Since you’re using
three colors in this one, proportion will come in handy to make sure the
space feels balanced. You may want to incorporate the 60-30-10 rule again
to keep your proportions in check. And remember, you can always use
different shades of the same color as another way to create visual
variety.Interestingly, if you’re not a big fan of vibrant hues, you can also do
an analogous color scheme using neutrals. Typically, this is referred to as a
monochromatic color scheme. Here, all you need to do is mix black, whe
and gray together to create a sleek, modern look.
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