Decorating a space in terms of color is as easy as 60-30-10.
Why this works is anybody's guess. Perhaps it is the human tendency to see an overall theme in the 60 percent hue, unifying the coloration. The 30 percent provides visual interest and the 10 percent, not unlike jewelry, provides that little spark of sparkle.
So, when decorating a particular room, divide the colors into percentages:
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60% of a dominant color
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30% of a secondary color
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10% of an accent color
When you think about it, this color breakdown is similar to a man’s business suit:
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60% of the outfit's color is the slacks and jacket
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30% of the outfit's color is the shirt
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10% of the outfit's color is the tie
Translated to a room setting, it typically means:
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60% of the room's color is the walls
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30% of the room's color is the upholstery
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10% of the room's color is, say, an accent piece or a floral arrangements