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Summer feelings expressed by paint palettes
Chartreuse
Chartreuse color is in the middle between green and yellow on the color wheel. Although it is a vivid hue, it’s not very showish because of it’s mid-dark tone. It is perfect for focal points but looks good on big surfaces also. In the latter case, it might be outweighed by neutral colors. It was named after the French liqueur made by Carthusian monks since 1764, which is made from 130 plants and herbs, that gives its natural yellowish-green color.
Paint palette 24.
Warm citrus color palettes for compensating cloudy weather
Cream
Cream color is produced by mixing white and some yellow. In interior design, it is frequently used instead of pure white, when it would convey too vivid or steril impression. A vintage effect can be reached by using it, which fits perfectly for antique objects. It was named after the milk of cattles grazing on fields rich in yellow flowers.
Fuchsia
Fuchsia was patented in 1859 as an aniline dye. It was renamed magenta later, so the two colors are the same. This is a vivid, middark, purplish red hue. Originally it was named after the flower and renamed after the place of a victorious battle in 1859. Since it is a stron and energizing color, let’s use it moderate in interior design, rather as a focal point or pop-color. It can be a good alternative instead of using red.
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Forceful paint palettes
Umber
Umber is a yellowish, dark brown hue. It is made of a natural earth pigment which was named after its source, Umbria region of Italy. Both raw and burnt versions are used. Nowadays, umber brown is mostly used during aging furniture painting method: an antique look can be reached with applying it in a thin layer on a different color base, as shadowing.
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Natural, neutral color palettes
Ecru
Ecru is a favourite color in interior design, because it is neutral, light and natural. Its name comes from the French word „écru”, which means raw or unbleached. This is the color of raw linen or silk fabrics. It contains brown, yellow and a tint of grey. This is rather masculin among similar hues. It is perfect for both basic and accent color.
