Blue color and its psychological perception by others
A person who chooses blue clothes, be it the main pieces of a set, or combining them with shoes and other accessories painted in blue (or a Total Look) brings a sense of harmony and tranquility to the environment. For example, a scandal with an employee wearing a cornflower blue shirt is much less possible than with a colleague dressed in crimson-red clothes.
Of course, blue clothes are not a weapon against conflicts, but the “color of the sky” has a relaxing effect on a person. A simple little dress in turquoise will give you a feeling of peace.
The blue color has been in trend for many years now, and this is not only due to its external attractiveness - blue tones make people more balanced, because they are associated with the sky, and the sky means depth, the absence of frames and boundaries.
Many people see this color as flying birds, floating freely in the heights. It is precisely because of the “magical” properties of blue that once upon a time a natural antidepressant colored a person’s “second skin” - his clothes.
Blue and gray
If you haven’t decided what color goes with blue, then feel free to choose any shade of gray. The entire range of this color - from almost white to graphite - is ideal for light blue tones. Kits can be of all kinds. Blue accessories can be used to brighten up any gray outfit; this will give it some zest and brightness. But a blue blouse with a gray skirt or trousers is a classic office style. Decorate a blue shirt with a gray neckerchief; this will not only be stylish, but will also help avoid the excessive paleness of the face that the blue color gives.
Who suits blue according to their appearance color type?
The blue color in clothes in combination with other colors of different saturation suits owners of absolutely all color types. However, there are certain categories of people whose appearance not only attracts, but also requires abundant blue intervention in the form of suits, dresses, and accessories. This caste includes two color types of appearance: winter and summer.
The winter type is people of bright contrasts: light eyes and hair, dark skin and vice versa. Blue shades of the face can emphasize the beauty , for example, of a black-haired lady with very pale skin, adding even more aristocracy to the appearance. In this case, deep turquoise or sea green looks especially attractive.
The same shades will make great friends with women whose skin is much darker than their hair ; they will maintain the brightness of their owner. Summer color type - the contrast between hair, eyes and skin is minimal.
For example, a tanned girl with dark brown hair and brown eyes, or a blonde with light eyes and skin, can try on the entire palette of blue tones.
The summer color type can withstand a huge amount of blue. Everything can be blue: a trouser suit, a dress, accessories (uniform sets are encouraged).
People with “summer” appearance should pay special attention to the color of blue topaz.
For the spring-autumn categories, the blue color in clothing is assigned in small portions, or there should be a minimum of blue when combined with another color. For example, a small handbag can be painted in “heavenly tones” and included in a spring color set. This also includes shoes or jewelry.
A silk scarf, worn around the neck, with small bluish inclusions, will also decorate it. “Autumn” can allow minor accents of this color in clothes, especially if the “autumn” girl has blue eyes, then earrings of a similar shade will be very useful.
In addition to earrings, in this case, you can try on a jacket or trousers in terracotta colors with a blue border on the lapels and pockets. Blue can be any small detail in clothing, including accessories on shoes, or a print (printed design) on a handbag.
Basic popular shades of blue
There are an unusually large number of shades of color, but consumers in the fashion industry gave the greatest preference to only a few of them.
This is explained by the special closeness to nature and the complete absence of “aniline” in the character of the palette.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine (sea green color) belongs to the category of cool colors. Being a “descendant” of blue, yet completely independent, aquamarine has its own line of shades: pale turquoise, turquoise blue, dark turquoise, bright turquoise, turquoise green, topaz turquoise.
In a woman's wardrobe, you can find dresses and jackets in the total color of aquamarine, but more often girls prefer accessories painted in aquamarine color.
Serenity
“Cold” serenity, or gray-blue color, is in one of the places of honor in fashion. This is the most popular color for straight-cut jackets and cardigans. Summer dresses and sheath dresses are also popular. The delicate color cannot be overdone; a person dressed in “serenity” from head to toe risks inspiring boredom to those around him.
Therefore, a “delicate” jacket, worn over a black dress with studs, complete with rough shoes or elegant dark pumps, will come in handy. Such a thing will “calm down” the daring image and become a link between rebellion and femininity.
Forget-me-not
Forget-me-not color continues the cold range. It is often confused with serenity, because in the prism of forget-me-not there is also a shade of gray. However, what distinguishes it from the previous color is its proximity to pastel tones. From a distance, the thing, painted in forget-me-not, resembles heavily bleached denim.
Over the years, shirts and trousers in the color of washed out blue have not lost ground, but you need to wear it very carefully. It’s not worth choosing both the top and bottom of the same shade; forget-me-not looks better in the company of sharply opposite (saturated dark) colors . For example, a woman can combine a delicate blue blouse with a burgundy pencil skirt.
Cornflower
Cold color, which consists of: dark blue, lilac, ultramarine. The intonation of cornflower blue can “sound” both loud and muffled, therefore, if a woman has chosen a dress of a rich color, then many can easily mistake its color for a deep indigo color. There is also a note of forget-me-not. However, the obvious presence of lilac precisely defines its separate niche in fashion trends.
In this case, the total cornflower blue color in clothes is not only allowed, it is highly recommended.
Sky blue
Sky blue is more of a neutral color. Its prism reveals both a light shade of gray and rich green. Sky blue clothes are especially good on vacation in hot countries , as they perfectly shade the tan. When it comes to everyday outfits, then you need to pair a sky blue T-shirt with, for example, a contrasting pair of trousers.
It is worth noting that this color is universal, because it is combined with all elements of the rainbow color , but the secret of success is that the neighboring colors are clean and bright.
Turquoise
Turquoise is a warm color. Turquoise contains a share of green, thanks to which it has a rich tint palette: light turquoise, turquoise water, turquoise green, turquoise topaz. In women's fashion, evening dresses and accessories are often found in this color and its variations.
An evening out calls for extra sparkle, and turquoise is one of those colors that goes well with the abundant sparkle of diamond, gold and silver jewelry.
Azure
Azure is in the line of cool shades of blue. The color of tropical coastal water is similar to turquoise, but is not one of its possible tones; it is filled with Turkish and Egyptian blue, and here there are shades of sea wave. Very often, women's swimsuits and underwear are azure, as well as handbags and shoes made of leather (or leatherette) are in high esteem.
Angora pullovers and sweaters of this color also appeal to many representatives of the fair sex.
Decorating different rooms in gray tones
Lead is considered neutral, so it is perfect as a background. By painting the walls in light gray shades, you can use furniture and accessories of almost any, even very bright, “accent” colors. At the same time, the interior will retain its zest, will not be “flashy”, will maintain consistency and peace.
The combination of gray walls and white doors in the hallway interior looks noble and rich
If there is an emphasis on details and furniture, then for the main surfaces it is better to take a light grayish tint.
Bedroom
There is no need to worry about lead in the bedroom. This tone gives the bedroom a calmness, which is what this room needs. Thanks to the gray color, the room creates coziness and harmony. A light tone will look good in the room, which goes well with elegant decorative additions: a vase, a figurine, a lamp.
The gray-green combination is pleasing to the eye, calms the nerves and promotes good rest.
Bathroom
In the bathroom it goes well with blue or beige. Gray walls will help give the room peace and relaxation. This color can also be used in the bathroom. But on the floor it will appear “dirty” and be associated with dark sand.
Gray ceramic tiles are less likely to show streaks and splashes of water.
Living room
In the living room, gray gives the effect of chic and luxury, wealth. Light gray tones will look better. The atmosphere of the room will acquire a feeling of lightness. If you use darker shades of gray, for example, wet asphalt or lead, then the room will look strict and conservative. Noble textures and bright accent colors will help make the interior smoother and less harsh. Gray will prevent the room from being too busy. But such a living room is not suitable for a studio apartment.
In a small living room, it is better for gray to play an accent role
Kitchen
Gray is a symbol of purity and innocence. The kitchen is exactly the place where this perception “works to your advantage.” Most often, cleanliness is needed in the kitchen. Monochrome kitchens are popular not only in modern styles, but also in others, even the most elaborate ones. Kitchen furniture can be anything: matte, glossy, interspersed with sparkles or not. She will invariably retain her aristocracy.
The kitchen interior is often decorated in a cozy gray-brown combination.
This color is also chosen for kitchen floors, since dirt is not visible on it. In addition, gray is the tone of natural stone, which is why such tiles are widely popular. In a kitchen with a “non-flashy” color, a person feels especially calm and peaceful, but at the same time he does not have the desire to spend too much time in it. For comfort, the monochrome color must be diluted with bright accents or wood. For example, put laminate on the floor. You can use bright tiles and wallpaper to decorate the walls. Chairs and a table can also be made from wood. Such a room acquires a special “warmth” because it is associated with a person’s natural habitat.
The room seems more spacious.
Gray kitchen-living room in Scandinavian style
Children's room
Gray is not considered good for a children's room. However, if the child is hyperactive, then this color will calm him down. But in combination with bright accents, it will stop being so boring and joyless. It will look good in combination with red or pink.
A worthy solution would be gray wall decoration in combination with light furniture
Cabinet
The design of the office should be compatible with work. Made in gray tones, it gives the room severity and restraint. In addition to gray, you can use brown or black. Blue accents will restore a feeling of energy and relieve fatigue. Green will help you get into a “working mood”.
Blue color as a base color and as an addition to other colors
Blue is often found among the basic wardrobe: T-shirts, T-shirts, trousers, shirts, jackets, sweaters and cardigans. This was done for a reason, because a color that “does not conflict” with other additions to the image is an ideal compromise in order to look good. For example, a blue T-shirt will go well with a jacket of any color, either bright or muted.
Blue trousers will work well next to a catchy aniline-colored blouse. Blue shirts have long since become classics. These clothes are suitable for both work and going out. At the same time, while wearing a blue shirt, you can look equally impressive, both without additional jewelry and with a voluminous necklace under the collar.
Blue copes well with the task of the base color, but it can become not only an excellent background for drawing an image, this color and its shades play their role perfectly, acting as small details. For example, turquoise paisley on a copper-colored blouse is always trendy and looks very attractive.
Splashes of blue shades on clothes, or blue accessories, like other tones on the base background, are the most win-win option for creating a complimentary image.
Rules for combining blue with other colors:
Blue and white
Blue color will successfully complement white; this combination of colors in clothes is suitable for people with blue or other, but definitely light eyes . Here we recommend images in which blue is the dominant color. For example, a classic white shirt can be framed with a blue jacket, and the set will be complemented by trousers or a pencil skirt of the same shade.
But in this case, all-white shoes will not decorate at all. It is better to choose a pair of pumps, sleepers or moccasins to match the suit or another light shade. Jewelry in the form of watches, rings, brooches, etc. may have an overt shine, but strong color contrast should be avoided. Accessories must have tones similar to the color scheme of the set.
If the eyes are dark, then the influence of white in the image can be enhanced. Using a trouser suit as an example, it might look like this: a cornflower blue shirt or blouse, a white jacket, light blue trousers or a skirt. At the same time, shoes and hand luggage can be any shade of white. A white pearl bracelet or a voluminous wristwatch with a light matte strap will complete the look.
In this case, small contrasts are acceptable; you can wear a bright necklace with inserts of burgundy, brown or bottle green stones.
Blue and black color
The blue color is lost on black, so it is better when the black color in the set is assigned the role of “bright spots” . Light blue does not tolerate a large number of black things in the neighborhood.
Blue color goes well with other colors in clothes, including black.
Against a blue background, a bag, shoes, a wristwatch and any one piece of jewelry (beads, necklace, bracelet, etc.) can be black. A bandana in the hair can also be black if the outfit is of a non-representative type.
Blue and red
Unlike black, blue will never be lost against the background of total red. For example, wearing a blue shirt, blouse or top under a red jacket, complementing the set with red trousers, you can create a stylish look. There should be more red parts in the set, while the same color saturation is excluded: red may be slightly dimmer than blue and vice versa.
Accessories must be any shade of blue.
Light blue and blue
Related colors get along very well with each other. or T-shirt looks impressive But in any case, the shoes should repeat the richness of the shade of one of the main elements of the image. Jewelry and handbag can have any color and texture.
Blue and green
If the set is intended for going out or relaxing at a resort, this color combination is very suitable. It is more difficult to meet a corporate employee wearing these colors.
If you are about to go to a restaurant or karaoke club, then the best option for this shade combination would be a rich green dress and gray-blue shoes. Moreover, such a set will withstand very voluminous and contrasting decorations. A clutch covered with shiny sequins to match the color of the dress and shoes will add shine.
Bright shades of blue and green are more often found in home clothing and on vacation, where, for example, a light green T-shirt and turquoise on shorts look more than appropriate.
Blue and brown
The combination of blue and brown colors is found in everyday sets. But the main thing to remember is that “warm” blue allows the proximity of only light tones of brown, while dark brown goes well with cold shades.
For example, the turquoise color can appear abundantly in accessories (handbag, jewelry, shoes), while a dress or jumpsuit is in the shade of coffee with milk. In this case, the dress is a “canvas” on which you can paint an attractive image with bright blue accents.
Cool blue will show itself perfectly when framed by rich brown shades. It is worth paying attention to sets featuring light blue blouses, where dark chocolate-colored pyramid trousers with ankle-length trousers successfully complement the image of their owner. Jewelry in noble shades will fit well (massive necklaces and rings are suitable).
It is better to choose shoes and a handbag to match the trousers or in a neutral color.
Blue and beige
This combination carries an exaggerated neutrality of the image only if the tones of blue and beige are at the same level of saturation. All shades of blue will go with beige. As an example, you can take another “canvas” - a dress, or a jumpsuit (or any clothing whose top and bottom are combined).
A beige dress will go perfectly with a jacket, biker jacket, sophisticated jewelry - a pendant on a long chain, small bracelets, a medium-sized handbag and contrasting shoes (either sharply feminine or sporty). The main thing is that the clothes worn over the dress and accessories are blue tones with different saturations.
If this is a jumpsuit, then an extremely long one, in dark shades of blue, a cardigan, voluminous jewelry, as well as shoes that do not cover the instep (meaning summer and late spring, or replaceable shoes in the cold season) will decorate the look. You should prefer a clutch over a handbag; it can be lacquer or with a simple pattern on the flap.
It must be remembered that absolutely all accessories must have one or another shade of blue.
Blue and orange tone
Blue and rich orange look very impressive when paired together. However, if you place a cold, barely noticeable shade of blue with bright orange, then this batch will create the impression of incompleteness. Screaming orange can only be pacified by warm blue. The cool juxtaposition of blue will withstand a more subdued orange tone.
For example, carrot trousers will always go well with a turquoise jacket. In this case, there should be a minimum amount of jewelry (or no jewelry at all). Shoes should be exclusively neutral colors.
If the trousers are painted cool blue, then the jacket (or any other top) should have a terracotta color. In this case, shoes can be chosen to match one of the main things of the image. Decorations in the form of contrasting jewelry will fit perfectly.
Blue and yellow
This combination is especially whimsical to the rule of “joint saturation”. A set consisting of a blue bottom and a yellow top, and vice versa, the shades of which depend on the girl’s color type, should not be overloaded with an abundance of jewelry, especially jewelry that repeats the main colors of the image.
As for shoes and handbags, one of these accessories may well have a blue or yellow color, while the other must remain a neutral color. If a blue dress is chosen, then the shoes are chosen to match, while the rest of the yellow accessories will play their role, bringing more brightness to the image. The situation with the yellow dress is different.
Shoes that replicate the sunny shade will spoil the impression of the set , so the shoes (or other type of shoes) should be blue, as well as the chosen jewelry (you should pay special attention to hair jewelry). Carry-on luggage may well match the color of the dress.
Blue and pink
The main rule when choosing an image of blue and pink tones is warm to warm, cold to cold . A rich poisonous pink color will never make a good match for a delicate blue, and rich turquoise will not make the image worthy if next to it is the color of a withered rose.
If you want to “break the rules”, you can practice on small, barely noticeable details (fittings on accessories) - paint the frame of a brooch with a “forbidden” shade, for example.
The choice of set using the example of a blue top and pink bottom can be illustrated as follows: a sky blue jumper in tandem with a soft pink tutu skirt and shoes that match the shade of the top complete the overall idea of the outfit. This image needs decorations; they can be contrasting and voluminous. The bag should repeat the main color scheme.
In the case of a pink top and blue bottom, the rules for selecting accessories remain the same.
In contrast to a composite look, pink shoes are recommended for a blue dress or jumpsuit. Of the active accessories, in this case, only shoes should remain. If the handbag is pink, then the shoes support the dress. Flashy jewelry (necklaces, bracelets) with pinkish decorative elements should be completely avoided. The same principles should be followed when choosing a pink dress.
Blue and gray
Any shade of blue, when next to gray, always looks very fresh. However, it is not recommended to build a set exclusively on related blue and gray shades, because a completely calm palette of not one, but two colors related in mood can inspire melancholy on others.
Warm shades of blue look especially advantageous against a gray background, even when there are a minimum of blue-colored items in the image. For example, a turquoise blouse will dominate a seemingly overwhelming two-piece suit in asphalt color. A blouse will be more than enough to make your look brighter, because it’s very easy to overdo it.
For example, blue shoes and the same bag next to an existing top will create a feeling of bad taste. You should always leave only one element bright, as in this case, the blouse. Cool shades of blue also go well with gray. The tandem can be easily complemented with contrasting and contradictory accessories.
Other combinations with light gray
Light gray color is a neutral shade, so all other shades, when combined with it, come to the fore. It emphasizes their saturation, provides light or temperature contrast, but unlike white-gray it does not create a pastel palette, so the shades that are combined with this color are almost always different in lightness.
A combination of light gray and pink. This shade goes well with both warm and cool tones of pink. It increases the expressiveness of pink, provided that the shade is lighter or darker than the base color. So try combining light pink with shades such as royal pink, sunset pink, magenta, fuchsia, orchid.
A combination of light gray and red. Red color on a light gray background always looks more advantageous than on a darker one, due to the contrast in lightness, when a brighter or darker shade of red practically lights up against a gray background. Consider combinations of light gray and scarlet, garnet, bogryango, port wine and maroon.
A combination of light gray and orange. Due to the fact that the main shade is light, we can afford complex shades of orange, so that we can focus on their versatility and beauty. In this regard, coral-orange, fiery, red-orange, red, copper shades are suitable: bright and with moderate saturation.
A combination of light gray and yellow. This is a light and fresh combination, where it is advisable to choose yellow that is lighter than the main shade, which will create the illusion of sun glare. From the point of view of yellow, light gray “cools” this tone, bringing the composition to a neutral perception (not irritating to the psyche). The following shades are suitable for light gray: champagne, pale yellow, banana, yellow-orange, curry color.
A combination of light gray and warm green. It can be called affectionate, since its deep natural roots provide the basis: like stone and grass, trees and rain clouds, city and parks. Warm shades of green significantly enliven gray. Try using shades such as pistachio, light green, herbal, olive, marsh to combine with light gray.
Combination of light gray with cool green. If warm shades of green combined with light gray enhance their vitality, then dusty cool tones will look like a shadow of green, giving the combination sophistication and sophistication. To do this, try putting together light gray and wormwood, gray-green, light gray-green, emerald or malachite.
A combination of light gray and blue. Shades of blue deepen the cool feeling of light gray. Light blue tones add a certain crystalline quality to the composition, dark ones add austerity, and bright ones add an unexpected contrast, as if a storm were approaching a serene bright sea. Try combining a light gray tone with white-blue, aquamarine, topaz, royal blue, and indigo.
A combination of light gray with purple. If you take soft shades of purple, you can achieve a kind of retro composition based on the art deco principle, which is popular in fashionable interiors, for example. In this case, purple shades add notes of sophistication and unusualness to the gray tone, which is in no way related to this color. Try to combine such shades of purple as blue-violet, lavender, gray-violet, charoite, grape.
A combination of light gray and brown. In order for brown and gray to form a complete combination, the shades of the first must be contrasting with the second. Suitable colors for this include cinnamon, golden chestnut, chestnut, dark brown, dark chestnut. These colors are either much warmer than gray or darker, thereby standing out against its background.
Combination of light gray with neutral. Related neutral shades can also look good next to light gray due to the light and thermal contrast. Soft cream and milky colors will make the combination more delicate than the same color with white, beige shades (beige and dark beige) will add nobleness and gloss, and the color wet asphalt will make a classically contrasting pair with acceptable sharpness.
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Accessories and shoes in blue
Choosing the right accessories (jewelry, handbag, shoes) for your outfit will help you have an accurate idea of the place where you are going to go. Blue accessories cannot be universal and serve the hostess equally well in different occasions.
The main thing is to decide for what pastime you chose a turquoise necklace, a blue bag, or a blue python belt. With the answer to this question, the right decision will come.
Blue for work
If a girl works in an average office, then an abundance of accessories is a complete taboo. For a trouser suit, as the most popular form of clothing among office workers, a soft blue scarf, small earrings and, if the dress code allows, shoes of the same shade will be enough.
The bag can also have a blue color, which will not be too much, because during work the handbag dutifully waits for its owner somewhere in the cabinet near the desktop.
Blue for leisure on a weekday
Immediately after a work shift, many people want to go to a restaurant or bar. Therefore, it is important to prepare for noisy fun quickly, which is facilitated by evening accessories prepared in advance and packed in your everyday handbag.
You only need a few things:
- voluminous jewelry (either bracelets or necklaces);
- a bright satin belt (its blue color, iridescent in different shades, the color in combination with other colors in clothes will give a certain gloss and highlight the shine of jewelry);
- a small handbag of custom size with a thin chain strap;
- matte textured pumps.
At the same time, we must not forget that each detail of the set can have different shades of blue, but the accessories must be in a related color scheme.
Blue for the weekend
Casual style is very friendly with the lightest shades of blue. Such shades look most harmonious on those weekends when there are no plans other than shopping and going to the cinema. You can spend the whole day in light blue, complementing the look with even lighter shoes and a small backpack.
There are no provocative decorations in this set; you should limit yourself to a wristwatch with a bleached blue strap and glasses with azure-colored frames. If you plan to go to a restaurant or nightclub on a weekend, then a blue dress made of lurex or generously decorated with sequins will come in handy. An equally bright handbag will go well with the sparkling blue lights.
It is better to avoid excess jewelry in the form of a huge necklace and exaggerated rings that repeat the main color of the outfit. The shoes can be sky blue in color and have a matte finish.
If there is no shine in the clothes and a simple blue sheath dress is chosen for the restaurant, then some shine of texture is allowed for the shoes and accessories. In this case, jewelry, shoes and a handbag should have a darker shade of blue.
Blue for home
Blue accessories will complement even a cozy home look. This could be a bandana scarf with blue splashes on the fabric, funny plastic rings on the fingers, painted in warm blue tones.
Home style implies calm colors in clothes, which means its excellent compatibility with almost every shade of blue. For example, if these are gray pajamas, then a turquoise headband, a voluminous cardigan and fluffy forget-me-not slippers will be an excellent solution for a pleasant home time.
Blue for going on vacation
You can wear the entire palette of blue to the beach only when swimming and sunbathing are not included in your plans. The latter applies to women who love to spend time on the beach, being in the shade of a cozy cafe overlooking the sea.
It’s almost impossible to go overboard with accessories in an outfit, because the action takes place in the epicenter of the resort – on the coast. You should choose massive jewelry, and the desire to decorate the neckline with all shades of blue will immediately be satisfied by beads (of different structures) lying on the chest in several layers. You should wear a cornflower blue pareo with your swimsuit.
The headdress looks more impressive if it is a bandana with a pattern that repeats the color palette of the pareo . It is not necessary to select shoes to match, just like a bag. A couple of blue decorative elements on the sandals and bag will be enough to complete the set.
An active beach holiday does not require loading your image with a large number of accessories. A bright blue transparent cape, blue slippers and a voluminous synthetic bag with a “heavenly” print, as well as a light hat with a turquoise ribbon are literally everything you need for a beautiful holiday.
What colors does it go with?
Belonging to the cohort of neutral and universal colors does gray a great favor - its combination with any other colors in the interior is always appropriate, this does not even require any special compatibility tables. At the same time, of course, it should be understood that this is not exactly the tone that should be too much, which means that there are certain rules for its use in interior design.
You can experiment as you please, but it probably won't hurt to be guided by the general principles.
Dark colors
Gray and brown are close in many ways, so it is not surprising that with the right shades of both, the combination should turn out to be successful. Brown does not disturb the calmness of the gray environment, but makes it a little warmer, reminiscent of traditional wood shades - it is often present in the interior in the form of wooden furniture.
If the owner of the room considers himself a supporter of strict styles, then he may like this decision, but in general, for most people this combination causes slight boredom. The difficulty of diluting such a palette is that both of these colors are neutral, and you cannot add a third color to them as a bright accent - it will clearly fall out of the overall picture.
The combination of gray and black should be considered a great rarity, since both of these colors are associated with not the best mood and can drive depression. But even in this case, everything depends only on how well the designer knows how to select shades - if they harmonize correctly, the result is a complete interior that symbolizes order and concentration.
Of course, you need to experiment with it very carefully. At a minimum, it is inappropriate in a cramped room, where there is also not enough lighting, because under such conditions, melancholy will reach those present sooner or later. But in such a palette, any bright accents that are combined with black look very holistic, and against the general background they seem especially attractive and fresh.
Light shades
Among all the combinations of gray with light tones, perhaps the most popular is the duet with beige - the term “graige” even appeared in the English language, which already indicates the prevalence of this phenomenon. This is one of the most comfortable combinations involving gray, which is why this option is in great demand not only in living rooms, but even in bedrooms.
There are no color restrictions for beige elements - they can be either pastel or as deeply saturated as possible. In this case, the eye may have nothing to catch on in the absence of bright spots, so this problem is often mitigated by texture or textile finishing.
The combination of gray with blue or turquoise harmonizes very well, it resembles a marine palette, and is also firmly associated with a masculine character - there is no longer a boyish pure blue, the tone becomes more severe. A definite drawback is precisely this severity - sometimes it seems excessive, but it can be softened by small ornaments or lighter shades of turquoise.
For some reason, it is generally accepted that the combination of gray and white is extremely boring, but in reality this, of course, is not true. You need to understand that white, like gray, can have a certain chromaticity, say, be slightly lilac or barely perceptible purple. Even without such notes of “foreign” colors, the emphatically milky white color against the background of soft and natural gray still looks good - it disperses the overall gloom and “calms” the atmosphere.
It is very comfortable to relax in such an environment, which has long been appreciated by interior designers - it is not for nothing that this design is included in the top ranges for the bedroom. In addition, a gray and white kitchen or bathroom is also quite common.
When choosing a gray-white combination, it is with the help of gray gradations that they determine how the surrounding space will be perceived. If the room seems too large, it is wise to choose darker versions of gray to emphasize the limitations of the room, but if the situation is slightly cramped, on the contrary, it is better not to prevent the light from reflecting endlessly.
What does blue color not go with?
In most cases, shades of different saturations get along very poorly, such as sky blue and bright fuchsia. However, bright red can emphasize the tenderness of cornflower blue - this is one of the few examples where the general rules go aside.
The combination of blue and a radical color such as black is considered unsuccessful if there is an overwhelming amount of black in the set. Blue and black should be in equal proportions, or only small details should be left in dark colors.
In terms of versatility, blue is similar to beige, black and white. However, blue has other characteristics and has a wider color palette, which is important to consider when choosing the right combination of shades in clothing.
Let's put it into practice
Theory is good. But you need to be able to combine blue in practice. After all, if you incorrectly calculate the proportions, you will get the “wrong” result, and you can ruin the entire atmosphere in the room.
When planning the design of an apartment, take into account the colors of accessories, flooring, furniture, placement, and windows facing the light side. All this influences which combinations to choose. The function of the room being furnished also plays an important role: children’s room, kitchen, bedroom or bathroom.
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Kitchen
Blue is a great option for this part of the room. Here it can be combined with both light and dark notes. A good option would be a combination with beige, brown, peach, which will smooth out the coldness of the base. Add wooden furniture in rich brown tones and black elements. This will help make the design more harmonious.
Choosing a beige or creamy background as the main one is an excellent option for any kitchen. This tandem will make the interior soft, clear and soothing. Blue and green are a combination for energetic, cheerful people. Being in a refectory with such colors, you will be tuned to rational food consumption and energy gain. By diluting this combination with light beige or milky, you will get a bright and at the same time calm atmosphere.
The combination of blue and beige will create a pleasant atmosphere in the kitchen
Blue color in the kitchen interior can be combined with both light and dark shades
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Living room
Designing a living room in heaven couldn't be easier. Light shades of “cornflower” have the ability to visually expand the space and create fullness of lighting. Even if there is little natural light entering the room, pale blue compensates for this lack. And paired with a beige or other warm background it will add even more light and smooth out the coldness of the blue.
If you want to create a calm living room in the northern current, use combinations with its darker tints and white. A leather sofa of this color, blue walls and ceiling, dark flooring and a fireplace will shape the course of a cold winter. Finish the look with matching accessories to highlight the detached and cool style, or dilute it with soft accents to add tenderness.
Blue color in the living room interior will be an excellent option
To create a calm atmosphere, blue should be combined with dark shades
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Bedroom
With the help of such a background you can create harmony in the bedroom. Ice notes will help you tone up and relax faster. For this purpose, combine it with gray, purple, green. Use black to highlight accents, dilute this coolness with soft-colored furniture, and a stylish, harmonious interior for relaxation is ready.
Another good solution is milk. The combination of blue with a light warm tone will decorate the bedroom in comfort and warmth. At the same time, this design will bring a fresh flow, a sense of space and softness.
With the help of such a background in the bedroom you can create harmony
Blue color in the bedroom interior will create an atmosphere of calm
The combination of blue and white in the bedroom interior will look modern
