Understanding color theory in interior design

By Design of Your Life

What is Color Theory?

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Characteristics of red?

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Characteristics of orange?

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Characteristics of yellow?

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Characteristics of green?

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Characteristics of Blue?

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Characteristics of Purple?

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Understanding color theory in interior design

What is Color Theory?

So what do the different colors mean?

Characteristics of red?

ambitious bold powerful passionate active spicy

Characteristics of orange?

instinctive optimistic extroverted charismatic creative enthusiastic

Characteristics of yellow?

energetic joyous friendly spontaneous fun

Characteristics of green?

growth prosperous hopeful restorative generous nature

Characteristics of Blue?

content calm responsible intelligent authoritative controlled

Characteristics of Purple?

creative fanciful distinguished compassionate devoted

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