Examples of Color Schemes and Color Combinations Within Designs

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Choosing the right color palette for public areas such as lobbies and more specific and focused spaces such as meeting or conference rooms requires focusing on both the dedicated purpose of the area and the types of people who will be gathered there. Years ago, it was thought that simply painting a wall according to the suggested personality of a color could affect certain desired results. For example, painting jail cells or the visiting sports teams’ dressing rooms pink was an attempt to minimalize aggressive behavior. It was also thought that bright, warm colors would stir creativity while cooler blues and greens would actually create a relaxing atmosphere that might impede productivity. Recent research suggests that choosing effective color schemes is actually more complex.