The 60-20-10 Rule of Color Balancing

Everyone wants to have a stunning home, and choosing the right color balance gets you there. While it’s tempting to go Picasso, it could go south fast if you don’t get the right color balancing.

Don’t fret, because we’re here to help you out. Here’s a simple guide you can follow to achieve the best results for your home.

Part 1: Primary Color

The 60 percent is the primary color for the room. It will mainly be about the walls, large accent pieces like area rugs, and perhaps a sofa. The idea is that to achieve the right color balancing, 60 percent color anchors the space and serves as a backdrop for what comes next.

Part 2: Secondary Shades

The 30 percent is the secondary color. This will be used as half as much of the color of the primary color. This could be draperies, accent chairs, bed linens, painted furniture, or even creating an accent wall. The idea is that the secondary color supports the primary color but is different enough to set them apart and give the room interest. The real fun comes with the accent color you’ll be adding next.

Part 3: Accentuate

Your 10 percent is your accent color. These are the throw pillows, decorative accessories, and artwork for a living room. It could also be accent pillows, lamps on the bedside table, and candles on the nightstand for a bedroom. The accent color can be pulled from artwork in the room or printed fabric on larger items.

Beautify Your Home with Color Balancing

Using the 60-30-10 Rule, it can make choosing a color less complicated. It can also help you achieve balance in decorating. A color scheme based on the color wheel is the simplest method to select the colors for a space.

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