Reds
Red is viewed as an exciting, dramatic color. Red also has passionate feel. The darkest reds, such as burgundy and maroon, have a rich stately feeling.
- Stimulate
- Activates
- Attention
- Strong
- Powerful
- Desire
- Beautiful
- Energy
- Sensuality
- Warm
- Exciting
- Dramatic
- Advancing
- Passionate
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Oranges
Orange gives off an aura that is cheerful, bold, and exciting. Orange has a friendly, informal feeling that makes it a great choice for a family room or relaxed living room. Rust, a dark muted orange, is a quiet color that conjures up misty autumn days, while the paler peach makes a cheerful, warm but understated, impact.
- Stimulate
- Flamboyant
- Warm
- Spontaneous
- Daring
- Robust
- Adventurous
- Joyful
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Yellows
Yellow is the most visible color-that's why so many road signs and school buses are yellow. Gold and ochre tones of yellow create a formal, antique atmosphere. Soft yellows have been a popular exterior paint choice since Colonial days, and these warm, inviting shades can do justice to virtually any room in the house.
- Optimism
- Stimulating
- Cheerful
- Warm
- Expressive
- Happiness
- Enlightment
- Intelligent
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Greens
Green is nature's favorite color. Perhaps because of this strong association with nature, green is a very soothing color to most people. Because green is easy on the eyes, it has long been a popular color in the work place. Green is a versatile color that can look good anywhere inside or out.
- Peace
- Ecology
- Relaxing
- Renewal
- Harmony
- Tranquil
- Secure
- Soothing
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Blues
Blue is America's "favorite color." The universal appeal of blue skies and blue water create a feeling of serenity and openness. Aqua blue is a more frivolous and sunny color. As an exterior color, blue works beautifully as either a trim or a whole-house color.
- Trustworthy
- Cooling
- Dependable
- Tranquil
- Committed
- Peaceful
- Calming
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Purples
Purple brings to mind of wealth and pageantry. Purple and violet are indeed luxurious shades. Lavender, a tint of violet, is gaining popularity and conveys a feeling of low-key refinement. The skillful and unexpected use of violet as an interior color makes an instantly eclectic impression.
- Uplifting
- Richness
- Stately
- Spirituality
- Calming
- Respected
- Regal
- Humble
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Browns
Like green, brown is known as a nature color. This relaxed neutral is a great color to live and work around. Red-browns look very informal. Dark browns look more refined. Brown works well with green as an exterior color scheme for a home that's surrounded by trees: the house will seem to disappear into the landscape. Beiges and tans are familiar neutrals you can use anywhere.
- Organic
- Approachability
- Reliability
- Earth
- Stability
- Wholesomeness
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Grays
Gray is an elegant neutral that has enjoyed a lot of attention. Gray has a definite business-like, urban feel to it. Because gray is so neutral, you can accent it with any color you please. Gray with white trim is a classy exterior color scheme that works on a wide variety of homes.
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