Interior Design

split complementary

the colors on either side of complement color

complementary

colors opposite each other on the color wheel

Tetradic colors

four colors that form two pairs of complementary colors (two colors on each opposite side)

Triad colors

three colors on a color wheel that are evenly spaced from each other

Analogous colors

groups of three or four colors that are next to each other on the color wheel

Vertical line

Leads the eyes up, adding height, formality and strength. Makes room seem more spacious and ceiling seem bigger than they actually are

Horizontal line

Leads the eyes left or right. Make space seem wider or shorter

Diagonal line

suggest action, movement and excitement. Can be overpowering and tiring, use sparingly.

Curved line

add a softening graceful effect. Too many can become too busy