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It was 1655 when Newton, while doing an experiment with a prism, was able to decipher the colors of the light. A few decades later he published his color disk, a round colored diagram which resulted in the color white when spinned. But the theory of colors was born a hundred years later in 1810 as a result of the investigation of the great philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), who, unlike his predecessors, claimed that colors were made of shadows and not light. Since then the theory has been reviewed by artists, physicists, scientists and designers such as Johannes Itten (1888-1967), who was one of the first professors of the Bauhaus.
The color wheel is a school topic, but the rainbow has never been so relevant as today and in recent decades has come back as a symbol of inclusion, celebration and peace. So let's take the theory of colors back into our hands and apply it in our home environment. First of all there are three primary colors: yellow, magenta and cyan. By mixing these tones we obtain the other colors called secondary (orange, green and purple). Mixing a primary color with a secondary color we get tertiary colors. You will ofter notice references to color's "temperature", this is related to the feeling they create and must be mesured according to the surfaces on which they are applied. Here are 5 basic tips for you.
Warm Colors: red, yellow and orange are considered the warm tones of the color wheel. When we choose to apply a warm color spectrum to our rooms, let's remember that we will have the impression that objects and walls are coming towards us, a bit like when we look at the fire. These colors and their variations therefore create a sense of intimacy.
Cold colors: blue, purple or green seem to move away from the viewer and evoke coldness. These colours are ideal for giving an environment a relaxing and calming effect.
Neutrals: White, grey and black are considered neutral colours and when added to another colour, they change its brightness and darkness, diluting the visual effect. We recommend to use limitless neutrals mix especially when applying the rules of the colour wheel.
Complimentary colors: When it comes to color schemes, complimentary is the simplest. 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 means combinations like red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. This color combo is extremely high contrast, which means that it’s best used in small doses and when you want to draw attention to a particular design element. If you choose a complimentary color scheme, you really need to embrace neutrals. They will provide a place for your eye to rest and keep you from becoming overwhelmed in the room.
Triad:Triadic color schemes, sometimes also referred to as a triad, refers to using three colors with equal space between them on the color wheel. The three primary colors (red, blue, and yellow) are a perfect example, as are the three secondary colors.This type of color arrangement is often extremely bold. Since the colors are in such high contrast and pure hues are often used, you’ll most often see this scheme in children’s bedrooms or playroom areas.When using colors that are this lively, it’s always important to consider the spaces that are nearby. You wouldn’t want to put two different triadic color schemes next to each other. That would be too busy. Instead, make sure that the rooms next to your triadic space are calmer and mostly neutral.
