Warms and Cools – Which One Is Right for Your Home?

With Summer coming toward an end, and school, Fall days, and cooler weather not too far off, this seasonal shift is a great time to think about warm and cool colors, how they fit into your home and which is the better choice?

In a traditional color wheel, red, orange, and yellow are your warmer colors, while blue, green, and purple lean cooler. Warm colors tend to evoke more energy, while cooler colors more calm.

However, undertones to a color can make all the difference in whether a color pulls warm or cool. Here’s why – unless a “true” tone, each color has elements of other colors in it to create the many shade options we can choose from. For example, blue, while typically considered a cool color, can have warmer undertones, ultimately giving your room a warmer look and feel.

Neutrals, such as white, gray, and even black, can all tend to warm or cool, depending upon their undertone.

According to this article by Benjamin Moore, warm colors create cozy and intimate spaces, while cool colors contribute to a sleek, yet soothing vibe.

Something to consider is the style of your home and décor. Farmhouse and country looks tend to be cozier, and might lend themselves better to warmer toned paint. On the other hand, more modern and city styles might fare better with cooler paint options.

Check out the article above for more information on how lighting impacts your colors, how to determine if a color is warm or cool, and how to create a color scheme.