As promised, here is a bit of information on "cool" colors.
"Cool Hues"
Blue, green, and violet Blues, greens, violets and their intermediates are considered cool colors because of their references to pastoral landscapes and ocean vistas. When we look at these colors they elicit feelings of peace, tranquility and relaxation.
Blue
Soothing blue is an ideal bedroom color choice for adults and children. But that same blue that lulls us to sleep also suppresses our appetites, possibly because there are very few naturally blue foods. Put blue to bed, but try and keep it out of the dining room.
Green
As the dominant color in nature, we are at home with green anywhere in the house. Light greens work well in baths and living rooms; mid-range greens are a great accent for kitchens and dining rooms. The calming effect of green makes it popular in hospitals, schools and work environments.
Violet
Despite the favorable response violet elicits in children, many adults dislike purples, with rosier shades of violet being somewhat more appealing. Children's bedrooms and play areas may be good places to experiment with this color family.
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Blue is also good for studies or libraries as it promotes intellectual pursuits. (warm colors are good for physical activity). Rich or navy blues can be lovely in dining rooms. The frequently more dramtic lighting in a dining room gives color a wider choice. Green is the perfect neutral, since it is the color of nature. It can be warm or cool and is not limited at all in shade or hue. Purple or violet is best anchored with it's compliment - gold or yellow. A more sophisticated purple is darker and richer like an eggplant color.
ReplyDeleteAbove all, color is a personal choice issue and I like to encourage people to forget trends in place of investigating their personal choices, favorite color from childhood, favorite wardrobe color, even favorite type of weather - and go from there. If you love red, but dress in neutrals, red may be better off in accents or accesories.