The Wheel of Color displays the colors of the spenctrum arranged in a wheel. It is a great tool to use when you're in the early stages of planning your decoranting project because it allows you to select colors in harmony following basics decorating principles.

The Power of Color is something that most people are unaware of - in fact, few are unaffected by it. It is quite important that we live with the colors that best suit our personalities so that we can enjoy a more contented and healthier life. Colors affect people in many ways, depending upon one's age, gender, ethnic background or local climate. Certain colors or groups of colors tend to evoke a similar reaction from most people - the overall difference being in the shade or tones used. Warm colors include Reds, Oranges and Yellows and create a mood of excitement & warmth, stimulating activity and creativity.

So by simply using color, you can enliven the mood or quiet it, add warmth or coolness in a room; brighten or dim it. To ensure color harmony, choose your colors under the lighting conditions where they will be applied.