Colour Blocking 103 - Bold, Sober and Soft Colours

Bold, Sober and Soft Colours Colour combinations are normally categorised as: Bold Sober Soft Bold or Complementary Combinations Colours opposite to each other on the colour wheel form bold combinations. Here’s how you know you’re dealing with a bold combination: They are a blend of one warm and one cool colour They produce the highest contrast when used together, thus creating a vibrant feel, especially when used at full saturation They make big spaces look even more impressive and are best suited for open kitchens, living rooms, kids’ rooms, and play schools Here are some examples of bold combinations Sober Combinations (analogous combinations) Sober combinations are formed by combining colours next to each other on the colour wheel. They require one colour to be dominant and the other to complement it in order to look harmonious. Sober combinations need a distinct contrast ...