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PALETTES FOR ROOMS

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The same colour rules apply to a room: one dominant wall colour, a quieter trim, and a small accent for furniture or art. Pick a palette and recolour the room.

Wall = dominant (60%) Sofa / floor = secondary (30%) Cushions / art = accent (10%)

Walls take the biggest area, so keep them low-saturation — vivid colours that look great on a chip become overwhelming across a whole wall. Save the punch for small objects.

Further reading — colour in interiors
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