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Contrasting

Contrasting schemes are based on the principle that hues located opposite each other on the colour wheel complement each other. For example, YR orange is opposite to green GG so a contrasting scheme can be created combining these colours producing a very striking effect.

Ceiling

Walls

 

Door, Skirting and handrails

Floor

30YR 83/040
30YR 83/040
30YR 53/188
30YR 53/188
 
50GG 18/261
50GG 18/261
50GG 75/092
50GG 75/092

 

Colour scheming


View tonal, harmonising and contrasting colours for easily adaptable schemes