The art of color matching like a pro

To match your posters and create a stylish picture wall, it's helpful to keep track of which colors work best together. Something that may seem difficult to keep track of, but can be made much easier if you just learn the basics. Here are some simple tips to start with.

Use the classic color wheel

You've probably heard of or seen the color wheel, which is used in color theory to get the best out of different color combinations. And it's easy to understand and master if you just give it a little time.

The color wheel consists of 12 different colors that are divided into three different groups: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. Colors that are opposite each other are contrasts, and adjacent colors are colors that are similar in tone.

Primary colors are the basic colors and include the colors red, blue, and yellow. Secondary colors are the colors that result when you mix the primary colors. Tertiary colors are the result of mixing secondary colors.

Start from the base color

The base color is the most visible and dominant color in the room and is usually more subdued. When combining your colors, you can use the same types of tones as the base color, which often creates a vibrant sense of variety without any one color taking over.

A simple rule of thumb is that the base color takes up 60% of the surface, 30% is used for colors in similar tones, and 10% for accent colors – colors that create contrast.

Monochrome colors lead to impactful shades

Monochrome means that you use the same color but different shades. By using shades, you can create very effective interior design. Monochrome colors usually bring to mind black, white and gray, but other colors can also be used - dare to experiment!

Accent colors – complement and enhance

Accent colors, also known as complementary colors, are opposite colors and can be used to create nice contrasts when decorating. They can either enhance or tone down other colors and often add that finishing touch.