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The warm hues of reds, yellows, and oranges
can be combined to bring energy and intensity
to planting designs, especially when bright and
saturated. They can also make spaces seem
smaller and create a sense of intimacy.
Dazzling reds and oranges
The eye is immediately drawn to these exciting
colors, especially red, which humans nd an
arousing color. Use secondary or adjacent
colors on the color wheel and shades of green
to harmonize reds and yellows with the rest of
USINGCOLOR
TOEXCITE
Use dierent
shades of a single
color, such as red,
to create harmony
and to give a
monochrome
design more depth.
the planting and garden. In larger spaces, use
red focal points behind a more recessive color,
such as green, to bring the background forward.
You can also use color to attract attention to an
area. Red or orange owers at the front of a
garden, or groups of red or orange plants at
intervals along a border, create a color accent
that will draw the eye.
Shining yellow
Although color associations are subjective,
many people associate pure yellow with feelings
of happiness. Use it to highlight green areas,
such as lawns or shrubby borders. Plant it with
its complementary color, purple, for a brightly
contrasting eect. Too much yellow can be
overpowering, so for a softer feel, mix shades
of yellow or add neutral whites and greens.
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Pair opposites on the color wheel—
such as yellow and purple—to create
a vibrant contrast.
Use three colors evenly spaced around
the color wheel for drama that can be
softened by using the paler, less saturated
hues of secondary colors.
Color and emotion
Studies have shown that our like or dislike for
particular colors is highly subjective. However,
some aspects of human color preferences may
be universal. For example, the ecological valence
theory states that people like blues because clear
sky and clean water have universal appeal, whereas
browns have associations with rotting food, which
prompts universal disgust. Green, the color that
dominates the plant kingdom, is most positively
rated across cultures, eliciting feelings of relaxation,
calmness, and well-being (see pp.106–107).
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