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Architectural Interior
Color Basics, Color Identification Systems and Color Schemes
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Introduction: Definition of Terms and History of the Practice of Interior Design in the Philippines
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Definition of Terms:

Value - is the lightness or darkness of a color.

Intensity/chroma/saturation – refers to the purity or dullness of a color. Purity is determined by

whether or not a color has been mixed with another color and if so, to what degree.
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 COLORS
AND THEIR MEANING
RED
- Warmest hue
- Used throughout history as a
sacred religious color in many
cultures

It raises a room’s energy level.

The most intense color, it pumps
the adrenaline like no other hue.
In the living room or dining room,
red draws people together and
stimulates conversation. In an
entryway, it creates a strong first
impression.

Used in: Restaurant, bars, retail

stores
RED
RED
EMBU OKADA
BLUE
- Calming color, based in
nature.

-is said to bring down blood

pressure and slow
respiration and heart rate.
That is why it is considered
calming, relaxing and
serene, and it is often
recommended for
bedrooms and bathrooms.

Used in hospitals, mixed with

white or light green.
Designers: Almario sisters, Cynthia and Ivy Almario BLUE
China Blue, Conrad Manila
YELLOW

- Strong, bright color

- it has the highest
reflective level of all
colors
- captures the joy of
sunshine and
communicates happiness. It
is an excellent choice for
kitchens, dining rooms and
bathrooms, where it
is energizing and uplifting. In
halls, entries and small
spaces, yellow can feel
expansive and welcoming.

Used in institutional buildings

like school.
GREEN

- Most restful color.

- Green also has a

calming effect when
used as a main color for
decorating. It is believed
to relieve stress by helping
people relax.

Used in institutional
buildings also.
Harlan + Holden Glasshouse Café, Rockwell Makati
BLACK

- Absorbs most color.

- Is best used in small

doses as an accent.
Indeed, some experts
maintain that every room
needs a touch of black to
ground the color scheme
and give it depth.

Used in commercial and

corporate building in
western countries.
Black Pig, Commerce Center, Filinvest Muntinlupa
Kloem Hostel, Bangkok Thailand
WHITE

- A ‘good’color. It reflects
most of the color.

Positive white: purity,

cleanliness

Negative white: ghosts,

sterility.

Used mostly on any

building especially on
institutional buildings also.
COLOR
WHEEL
COLOR WHEEL
• colour wheel, a diagram used in
the visual arts to represent the
colours of the visible spectrum and
their relationships to one another.
The colours are arranged
systematically into a circle, with
each hue usually falling into one of
three categories: primary,
secondary, or intermediate. In
fields such as painting, fashion,
film, and design, artists use
the colour wheel to assemble
colour schemes and visualize how
colours appear beside one another.
COLOR WHEEL
• Understanding color theory will help you to use colors more effectively.
There are some rules you need to follow so you can create visually
appealing art. By doing this, you can improve the way you paint by
producing depth and contrast. Colors can also be used to affect
emotions or attract customers, which makes it important in the advertising
and other designing industry.
PRIMARY COLORS
• These colors are the foundation of all other colors, as well as the
different shades, tints, and hues
• These colors cannot be produced by mixing any of the other colors.
SECONDARY COLORS
• easily created by combining your primary colors.
• three secondary colors including green, purple, and orange. To create
these colors, you will combine two of the following primary colors.
TERTIARY COLORS
• many refer to the combination of primary and secondary colors as tertiary
colors. Others will say these are intermediate colors, while the tertiary colors
are a combination of your secondary colors. We will be referring to these
colors as intermediate.
What is color theory?
Color theory is the basis for
the primary rules and
guidelines that surround color
and its use in creating
aesthetically pleasing visuals.
By understanding color
theory basics, you can begin
to parse the logical structure
of color for yourself to create
and use color palettes more
strategically. The result
means evoking a particular
emotion, vibe, or aesthetic.
 COLOR SCHEMES
Color harmony is the relationship of
colors that work well together.

A harmony can
be basic having only one color with
several shades (monochromatic) or
two colors that complement one
another, or it can be a more
advanced relationship involving a
combination of multiple colors.

MONOTONE (NEUTRAL)
- Use a single color of low chroma
in one value or very limited
range of values.
 COLOR SCHEMES

MONOTONE (GRAY)
 COLOR SCHEMES

MONOTONE (CREAM)
MONOCHROMATIC
COLOR SCHEME

- Is made from the

various tones,
shades and tints that are
surprisingly possible within
a single color.
Monochromatic
colors work well
together, producing a
harmonizing and
soothing effect.
MONOCHROMATIC
COLOR SCHEME
• Monochromatic color schemes use
a single base hue and extend the
color scheme by using
different shades, tones, and tints of
that color family.

Things to Consider When Using

Monochromatic Colors
• Choose Your Base Color
• Adjust brightness and compare
samples
• Choose 3 colors with enough
contrast
• Apply the color palette
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MONOCHROMATIC
 COLOR SCHEMES

MONOCHROMATIC
 ANALOGOUS
COLOR SCHEME

- Colors that are next to

each other in a color
wheel.

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ANALOGOUS COLOR SCHEME
COMPLEMENTARY
COLOR SCHEME

- Colors that are located

directly to each other on
the color wheel.
COMPLEMENTARY COLOR SCHEME
 SPLIT COMPLEMENTARY
COLOR SCHEME
- A split complementary scheme
includes one dominant color and
the two colors directly adjacent to
the dominant color's complement.
This creates a more nuanced color
palette than a complementary
color scheme while still retaining the
benefits of contrasting colors.
• The split complementary color
scheme can be difficult to balance
because unlike analogous or
monochromatic color schemes, the
colors used all provide contrast
(similar to the complementary
scheme).
SPLIT COMPLEMENTARY COLOR SCHEME
TRIAD
COLOR SCHEME
- Is made up of three colors
which are equally spaced to
each other forming an
equilateral triangle.
 • triadic meaning three
colors. All three colors
are equally situated
when placed in line on
the color wheel and will
look like a triangle.

• These colors are usually

contrasting, however,
they each have the
same tone. Since these
colors are contrasting
and dominant,

• it is best to use a single

color as your base color,
while the others are used
as accents. You can also
tone down two of the
colors to create less of a
contrast.

TRIADIC COLOR SCHEME

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HOW COLORS CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF INTERIOR SPACES

(Article from Archdaily)

Humanity spends more and more time inside, whether at work or at home - with studies
showing that we now spend 87% of our lives indoors. Pleasant environments positively influence the
mood and well-being of its occupants, just as poorly lit, uncomfortable places can make lives miserable.
That is why the craft of interior design is so important, even if it is often considered minor by some
professionals. When designing an interior, the architect has the power to alter important variables, be
it artificial lighting, natural light, proportions, or materials - with all such elements influencing the
experience that occupants will have in a space.

To provide the desired spatial experience, there are elements which change the perception of a space
without changing an inch of wall. This can be done by painting surfaces, using different materials, or
applying different coatings. Lighter and cooler colors make the space appear larger. Darker colors make
them appear more closed and smaller to the eye. The arrangement of colors or textures in an
environment changes the perspective, making the room appear taller, longer, wider, or highlighting a
particular element.
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1.Enlarge the Space

To create a feeling of spaciousness in an environment, the best method is to use light colors, which will
reflect natural light and make surfaces appear larger to the eyes.
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2.Compact the Space

On the other hand, when the idea is to make the room appear more compact, smaller, and cozier,
opting for stronger colors on wall surfaces can work well. They will absorb most of the natural light,
giving a feeling of enclosure that can be beneficial for certain functions.
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3. Lower the Ceiling

There are times when lowering the height of the ceiling can make the space more pleasant and provide
a welcoming feeling. When painting it in a darker color than the walls or leaving the material texture
visible, this feature will give the impression that the ceiling is lower.
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4. Stretch the space

In other situations, it’s just the opposite. There are apartments whose lower ceilings give a
claustrophobic feel to the spaces. Painting the walls in a darker color and leaving the ceiling white
makes it feel like a higher ceiling.
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5. Make the Space Wider

Painting the back wall and the ceiling with the same darker colors and leaving the side walls
lighter will make the space appear wider and more spacious. This is a technique widely used in
corridors or narrow rooms.
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6. Narrow the Space

Painting the two opposing side walls dark colors and leaving the background and the ceiling in
light colors will make the space narrower to the eyes, improving the proportions of rooms with
unbalanced dimensions.
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EXERCISE:
1. Draft on your paper the Color Wheel
and render the color scheme
assigned to your group. Sample
presentation layout as shown on the
image.
2. Formulate the concept of the Filipino- EXAMPLE: COLOR WHEEL + ANALOGOUS
themed restaurant following the color
scheme for your Formative
Assessment 5. You may use a
separate sheet for the concept
manually drawn.
3. Photograph your work and develop it
for the final board presentation
4. Submit by 8:30pm