By Nancy October 3rd, 2013
I find world religions to be fascinating. Pair world religions with color and there you have an article I can’t resist! If you have an interest in the “rainbow body”, or the fascinating meaning of yellow in Hinduism, click here to read a great article by Kim Palmer in Sherwin-Williams STIR magazine.
By Nancy August 8th, 2013
I’m having a very exciting afternoon – I received the latest edition of Sherwin-Williams’ publication, Stir. It’s a magazine all about color… trends, new products, organic farming. Yeah, there’s a great article about heirloom vegetables. They’re very colorful! Did you know that early carrots were purple and that you can get blue tomatoes? Who knew. Anyway, there is […]
By Nancy April 24th, 2013
Normal color vision Red-green color deficiency/dichromate Did you know that around 8% of men but only 1/2% of women are color blind? I am not color blind, which is of course very helpful in my profession, but sometimes we work with clients who are. It’s helpful to know what a color blind person sees, or doesn’t […]
By Nancy April 17th, 2013
There are several types of color schemes: complementary, monochromatic, split complementary, achromatic, analogous… definitions that you probably don’t think about when thinking about designing a space. But we do. Following are definitions of common color schemes and some examples that we found on the internet. Monochromatic: Using any shade, tint, or tone of one color. […]
By Nancy April 10th, 2013
Another color trend for 2013 is one that Sherwin-Williams calls “Honed Vitality”. We’ve already looked at two other trend palettes this year, “Midnight Mystery” and “High Voltage“, and this one is a complete opposite. Think beach, weathered wood, soft hues, matte finishes, restful, organic, and homemade. We love all of the forecasted color trends for this […]
By Nancy March 6th, 2013
Isaac Newton invented the color wheel in 1666. I have had the same color wheel for almost 20 years. Why get a new one, the information doesn’t change. I keep it by my desk and read the definitions and study it every so often. Following is a primer on color definitions: Primary Colors: Red, yellow, […]
By Nancy February 20th, 2013
Look through any current home catalog or magazine and you are sure to be almost blinded by the fabulous jewel tones and bright colors. Optimism is in the air! Liven up a room with a new rug or accessories, or paint an entire wall in an eye-popping shade. Here are a few of our favorites for […]
By Nancy January 23rd, 2013
One of my favorite 2013 palettes from Sherwin Williams is called “Midnight Mystery”, and completely reminds me of Dark Shadows, even though I haven’t seen the movie. The Sherwin Williams description of the palette reads: “…The colors are moody, the vibe is masculine and the aesthetic is both Victorian and futuristic. Visible mechanicals intrigue us, while […]
By Lisa October 12th, 2010
We love to blog about color and it’s uses and we recently came across a color article appropriate to football season. And best of all it talks about my home town, New Orleans! Many of you I’m sure are aware of Mardi Gras’ color palette of purple (symbolizing justice), green (symbolizing faith) and gold ( […]