How to Choose Colors of Dutchboy Paint
From the palest white to the deepest black, Dutchboy paints come in a veritable forest of colors from which to choose, regardless of the size of your project. The number of colors provides freedom for you to design with colors in almost any way imaginable. Yet the same variety that brings freedom can also stress you, as the numerous color choices overwhelm your decision-making. However, choosing just the right colors of Dutchboy paint really comes down to your chosen color scheme, your personality and the ideas you wish to portray through your paint color choice. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide on a color scheme. Begin by looking at a color wheel, such as the one that Dutchboy provides. This demonstrates the relationships between the colors. Decide if you prefer one color of paint--monochromatic--or two colors that are directly across from one another on the color wheel--complementary. Alternately, you could choose an analogous scheme by deciding on one color, then also using the two colors right next to that one. Or you might want a split-complementary scheme, in which you choose a color and the two that are directly next to its complement.
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Think about whether you want a warmer or cooler scheme. If you divide the color wheel in half, the blues, purples and greens are the cooler colors, and the yellows, oranges and reds are the warmer colors. Cooler colors bring to mind tranquility and rest; warmer colors add liveliness. Choose your colors according to the atmosphere you'd like to create.
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Take the color personality test on the Dutchboy website to discover what colors you're naturally disposed toward. Dutchboy will provide you with several color combinations that you might like based on your interests.
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Decide what you want the color to say about the object or room that you're painting. All colors come with a connotation. For example, red causes thoughts of power, strength and passion, while blue hints at tranquility and dependability. Take these connotations into consideration during your decision-making process.
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References
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