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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Color Matching: How to Wear Complimentary Colors using a Color Wheel

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Use this color wheel to create a head turning combination.

Have you ever wondered how to match your clothes or even interior decorate like a pro?  The secret behind the beauty in fashion, photography, art and decorating lies within The Color Wheel. Of course, there is a lot more that goes into the perfect picture, outfit or decor...but understanding complimentary colors will go a long way!

Matching the right colors together can turn your wardrobe into another world.  And it's free!

When you bring this wheel into your outfits, your home or your office, it will bring you more joy and you'll notice a tremendous difference in how you feel wearing colors together.

Below are a few examples of  complimentary colors in action:

Red and Aqua (Turquoise) are a really trendy, popular combination right now.  Notice they are right across from one another on the color wheel.  You only need a little of one color to make a statement.  Try not to overdo it so you don't end up looking gaudy (or like a Crayola Box)!  And remember to blend it with a neutral color like brown, beige, cream, white or black to calm it down some.

Only a splash of turquoise is needed to make a statement.  Source:www.harpersbazaar.com
Decorate with turquoise and a splash of its complimentary color red.  Source:www.fabsugar.com

 


Another fun combo is pink and turquoise.  This has been in style for a while now (which means it's going out) but it brings such a vibrant pop:

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Lime green and pink (hot pink or pastel pink) go well together too:

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Or you can try yellow and blue:

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The colors orange and blue are also a beautiful blend:

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Purple and yellow are cool together too:

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