Wearing Similar Colors When You Have Medium-High Color Contrast —

What are similar colors?

Similar colors are colors adjacent to each other on the color wheel and sharing a similar hue. Used together in design or art, they create a cohesive and harmonious color scheme. They are colors that stand next to each other on a color wheel and create a softer effect when viewed together.

Here’s a similar scheme in blues and green – it has a restful look.

What is Medium to High Color Contrast?

Color contrast is about your own natural color and creating harmony and balance with you. Your color contrast comes from looking at the colors of your eyes, skin, and hair and wearing color and determining how many colors are naturally present in your color and how different they are from one another. read here – And discover your color contrast here)

Medium to high color contrast in clothing means wearing a color combination with a noticeable color difference. This means that the colors used in the garments have a strong visual impact and are different from each other.

If someone has medium to high color contrast, they should consider adding a few colors to their outfits that complement their skin tone and create a balanced contrast. Wearing a neutral from head to toe may not accentuate your features and may look dull.

Here’s a complementary color scheme (pink and green) but while blue jeans and green are similar – and it’s a much more exciting and vibrant scheme – I wear matching pink lipstick and more colorful eye makeup to achieve that.

Rather than wearing all neutrals or one color with neutrals. Why not consider wearing similar colors with a warm undertone – so reds/pinks/oranges/yellows stand out more and will draw attention and make your outfit look more colorful than it is.

How do I put them together?

Anyone can wear similar colors. To wear similar colors, choose colors that are next to each other on the color wheel (for example, blue and green or orange and yellow). You can use them in different tones or tints to create a cohesive and harmonious look. For example, pairing a light blue shirt with dark green pants or a yellow blouse with orange accessories. The greater the distance between the colors on the color wheel, the greater the visual difference between the colors, which creates the illusion of more colors.

Because similar colors are so closely related, they are easy to mix with each other, resulting in a cluttered look that can be visually overwhelming. To use Interior decoration concept of 60/30/10 rule – these are the percentages of different colors to use in a decorating scheme – it will help keep the look balanced.

Color is a passion of mine and helping people find colors that truly make them shine has been something I’ve done for the past 20 years and I know that wearing colors that match your natural color can really make a big difference. how you look and feel. If you want to know my professional opinion about your coloring – you get my personal color analysis. Style Program in 7 Steps or as independent service. There is also lifetime access for me Color Masterclass 7-Step Style is included to help you determine how to use color in your outfits – so that it blends beautifully with your unique coloring.

Find more…

How Much of Each Color Should I Wear When Combining Colors?

How to Incorporate More Interest and Unique Color Combinations into Your Outfits

How to Use the Color Wheel to Create Clothing

How to Wear Your High Color Contrast When Your Personality Prefers to Blend in

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