{"product_id":"pieni-variympyra","title":"Large Color Wheel - for mixing shades","description":"\u003ch2\u003eColor wheel - for help mixing shades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-sided, large color wheel (approx. 24 cm in diameter) helps you find perfect color pairs and new, unique paint mixes for your home’s color scheme, or even plan color combinations for clothing and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a color wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA color wheel is a simple tool that shows how colors behave when you add black, white, or another shade. By turning the sections of the disk, you can see combinations of different shades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words, it lets you quickly see which colors go together and identify complementary colors or color pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe double-sided color wheel, approx. 24 cm in diameter, is versatile and easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text on the color wheel is in English. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frenchicpaint.fi\/blogs\/lue-frenchic-blogista\/varien-sekoittamista-ja-vinkkeja\" title=\"Read more about mixing paint shades on the Frenchic Blog.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you use the color wheel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color wheel disk has 12 segments - sections, each representing one color. The disk shows how colors relate to each other, whether they’re next to each other or diametrically opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe double-sided color wheel contains three primary colors\u003c\/strong\u003e, red, yellow, and blue, \u003cstrong\u003eas well as three secondary colors\u003c\/strong\u003e, green, orange, and violet (when two primary colors are mixed together, they form a secondary color).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe color wheel also has six tertiary colors\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are a mix of primary and secondary colors. These are red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, and red-violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWarm colors - reds, yellows, and pinks - are on the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eCooler shades - blues, greens, and purples - are on the opposite side of the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a color, for example green\u003c\/strong\u003e – then turn the inner wheel to see what it looks like when you add red to your chosen green. Turn it further to see what green looks like when you add yellow, and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the color wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e and look at the green color. Align the inner disk with the green, and you’ll see three shades of green labeled Shade, Tone, and Tint on the inner disk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eShade: your chosen color + white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTone: your chosen color + gray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTint: your chosen color + black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Frenchic customers have expertly mixed their own unique shades, which you can find in the Facebook group by searching for COLOR RECIPE. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/frenchicpaintfinland\" title=\"Join the Frenchic group!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoin the group here! \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can you use the color wheel to create effective color combinations for your home?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the color wheel to build a color scheme also requires an understanding of different types of color schemes for home decor. Explore shades using the color wheel alongside color theory, without forgetting your own preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color wheel is just a guide, so trust your own judgment and use shades you like. Still, the color wheel can be very useful in practice, whether you’re planning a large-scale scheme or considering a single beautiful color combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixing colors is fun, and mixing your own shades can help you find truly unique, personal colors to use!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who loves mixing shades and painting should always keep white and black paint on hand, as you can use them to mix countless color combinations that still look beautiful together - a great tip for anyone painting or renovating!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonochromatic color schemes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonochromatic color schemes create a harmonious, peaceful atmosphere and are very on-trend in interior painting right now. It’s currently fashionable to paint the ceiling and trim the same or almost the same shade as the walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose one main color, such as blue, and use different shades of blue on surfaces and in your decor, from very light to bright, teal, and navy, depending on the room and the mood you want to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplementary colors for the bold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA contrasting color scheme uses two colors from opposite sides of the color wheel. What might orange and blue look like together? You can also use this trick on a smaller scale, for example: paint a wall blue and place an orange light fixture in front of it. Complementary colors are also pleasing to the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat colors go well together in interior design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you follow the colour wheel, you’ll find a wide range of shades to choose from. Some of these combinations may already be familiar to you, while others might be new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere are a few successful combinations worth considering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Yellow and green - Hot as Mustard and Constance Moss\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Green and off-white - Green With Envy and Parchment\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frenchicpaint.fi\/collections\/al-fresco-mattapintainen-ja-kestava-kalkkimaali\/products\/sininen_maali_forget_me_not\" title=\"Frenchic Forget Me Never blue paint.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Blue and red - Hornblower and Rubina\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Blue and green - Ol' Blue Eyes and Wise Old Sage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Blue and orange - Ol'Blue Eyes and Earthy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Blue and pink - Kiss Me Sloely and Dusky Blush\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e    Green and pink \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/frenchicpaint.fi\/collections\/al-fresco-mattapintainen-ja-kestava-kalkkimaali\/products\/poppet-pastellinen-pinkki\" title=\"The new Frenchic Poppet pink furniture paint.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay with shades and their intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good tip is to use different levels of colour saturation. We recommend pairing a lighter shade of one colour with a darker shade of another. For example: green and light pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair darker green with light pink - a combination that’s sure to work! Add raspberry red and fuchsia as accent colours. Finish the space with a light blue floor. Can you see how this foolproof combination looks as if it came straight from nature?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen is on trend in interiors right now. You can naturally pair it with all the colours of nature: blue, brown, terracotta, beige and black - as well as different variations of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of the sky, sea and earth. These shades can create a cosy, natural and peaceful backdrop for the rest of your home’s interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to natural shades, you can be bold - try water-inspired hues, deep forest green and fresh sky blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair green with a soft cream shade instead of white for a softer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat goes with grey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrey is still popular in interior design. You can pair it with lively terracotta, blues and various shades of red, for example. Spicy shades of brown and yellow also go well with grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow that you know a little more about how to use a double-sided colour wheel and how to mix colours, you’ll surely be inspired to create your own perfect palettes!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frenchic Finland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54988447383875,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0179\/0941\/5990\/files\/variympyra-frenchic-finland-88.jpg?v=1772805774","url":"https:\/\/frenchicpaint.fi\/en\/products\/pieni-variympyra","provider":"Frenchic Paint Finland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}