Chromatics are compelling and psychological—and their impact is perhaps that much more poignant when using analogous colors. The color scheme is derived from color theory—the study of how hues connect ...

The image below shows a color wheel by Nekia Torres, a fashion blogger. Here, the 'primary colors ' red, blue, and yellow are arranged in a triangle, with the ' secondary colors ' where the primary ...

Even though Isaac Newton’s experiments and observations led to the development of the color wheel during the 17th century, his revolution in the understanding and application of colors continues to ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a multi-published NYC-based writer whose work has appeared in myriad publications ranging from Forbes to Real Simple to Cosmopolitan. She’s written hundreds of articles as ...

DIY decorators often get the furniture plan right and nail the neutrals but then cringe like the Cowardly Lion when choosing color. Afraid of making a mistake, we default to neutrals and maybe one ...

Like many do-it-yourself decorators, I’m always on the lookout for ways to bridge the gap between my limited skillset and the world of fine design. I look for what great designers know that the rest ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. Once ...

Even though we learn our colors in primary school, the art of color coordination is still tricky. But knowing how to combine the right colors can help you transform your home, wardrobe, and creative ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Using a monochromatic color palette is a decorating technique that involves relying on a single dominant ...