The word “brown” comes from “cinnamon”, which in turn is a diminutive of “bark”. Color belongs to a non-spectral group. It is not independent and necessarily consists of several pigments. For this reason, brown refers to composite (mixed) colors. It is obtained from three primary colors, as well as green, purple, violet and orange. A full-fledged brown tone can be synthesized from two colors even in a domestic environment. Shades are widely used in the textile industry, interior design, decoration. In the RGB system, the color has coordinates 150, 75, and 0. In the alternative CMYK model, they are 0, 50, 100, and 41. HSV brown corresponds to a color tone of 30 °, saturation of 100%, and brightness of 59%. Special classifications with light and dark shades are derived.
Brown is formed by mixing several chromatic colors. Mostly combinations of two pigments are used: violet - yellow, green - red or orange - blue. The role of the base in this case is played by purple, green and orange. The number of possible combinations is measured in several tens, different proportions, other colors are used. A selection feature is the use of shades that are opposite on the color wheel. Brown is widespread in nature. The pigment is found in rocks, on the bark of trees, animal fur. It was in natural conditions that a variety of shades appeared. Only part of the tones of the brown gamut was formed as a result of synthesis. Brown, brown, coffee, chestnut, sepia, siena, chocolate - a short list of famous natural and artificial shades.
Psychology and color perception
For most people, associations associate it with land, plants, and buildings. Brown causes mainly positive emotions. The symbolic expression includes the phenomena of fertility, industriousness, earthiness, soil, foundations, autumn, conservatism. Despite the fact that tones of different color temperatures are present in the tint range, brown is generally perceived as a warm color. The presence of such a color on clothes makes us consider its owner as a kind and open person.Frequent use on textiles is explained by the fact that color never loses relevance. Getting into the sphere of fashion trends occurred due to the use in the decoration of interiors and facades. Decorating with brown objects can “communicate” a certain status and importance. In the visual arts, color is one of the most significant, and is presented as an alternative to a multi-colored palette.
From light to dark: a variety of shades
In the Panton palette, for example, 195 different tones are considered shades of brown. In nature and everyday life, their number is many times more. Shades give a red and gray tint, sometimes gold, orange and purple. Noteworthy light colors - coffee, sandstorm, beige, ocher, wheat. Dirty greenish-yellow hues are already more saturated. They are followed by the colors of the alloys. Bronze, copper and brass have a characteristic orange-red glow. Even darker shades in most trees and fruits. The colors were named: coffee beans, oasis palm trees, wilted leaves, chestnut. Dark shades are kolkotar, sepia, taupe, dark brown, maroon, dark chocolate color, liverwick, willow brown, blueberry, truffle color and brunette color. The darkest tones contain black pigment.
How is brown and its shades obtained
Brown is obtained in many ways. For example, by adding blue to orange with a ratio of about 1 to 3 - as a result we get a classic brown tone. Purple and yellow are also suitable. If you fill the container with 9/10 first and 1/10 second, the result is a dark brown shade. A mixture of green, red and orange with the dominance of the first will have a grassy tint. A light shade is given using white. Enough about one-twentieth of the total.To create a terracotta hue, you need to dilute the finished brown with orange. If you replace orange with green, khaki will come out. The combination of red and brown gives many different shades. Among them are maroon, red-brown and dark red. Golden tint is obtained from the fusion of brown and yellow in approximately equal proportions with the addition of a small amount of white.
Each style has its own shade.
Brown has found application in the interior and fashion. As for the interior decoration, brightness and hue play a significant role. The modernist design encourages the use of a rich glow of brown with medium brightness. Provence-style furnishings include a color with bleached pastel shades: ecru, cinnvaldite and beige. For the implementation of ethnic style, it is preferable to choose a dark brown. Yellowish and reddish shades are compatible with Arabic, Moroccan and Mediterranean styles. Brown plays an important role in conveying clothing style. In a classic outfit, strict grayish tones emphasize solidity. Characterized by freedom and slight negligence, casual finds application in almost any shade. Light as well as yellowish will suit the preppy style, using the features of school uniforms. Retro is a style of dark muted shades of brown. Military-style clothing is painted with greenish tones.
A few more combinations of style and shade:
Loft - a shade with a purple tint.
Romanticism - cream shades.
Boho - brown with a pronounced ebb.
Apply shades of brown in different rooms
Brown is used everywhere in the interior. For some rooms, this is the color of wallpaper or linoleum, for others, a shade of furniture. The brown palette contains warm and cold shades of various brightness - this is the palette with which you can fill the entire room.Coffee, taupe and terracotta shades are popular in interior decoration. Brown color is combined with any texture. Brown furniture against the backdrop of stone walls, terracotta tiles in the bathroom, brown voluminous wallpaper in the bedroom - all of these options are good. Housing is better to finish in one gamut, but with different shades for individual rooms. The walls of the nursery should be decorated with the lightest shades. Any colors are suitable for the bedroom. For the living room and the corridor, it is better to choose something in between. Brown comes in handy if the color of the decor needs to be given depth. Against the background of a brownish color, the decor looks good.
Different rooms are best decorated with a variety of colors of the same color scheme.
Living room
Brown is one of the most sought after colors in the living room. Light shades will be appropriate in the first place. A room in a classic style is best designed with tones of medium brightness. In this case, brown should be “washed away” with light stripes in different shades or in other colors. The interior can inspire thoughts about the earth, monotony. However, color also symbolizes harmony and happiness - a good option for decorating a room for receiving guests. For an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation, you will need the presence of sand and coffee shades. Golden tones add elegance. Brown is recommended for use with saturated lighting. Due to this, the interior elements will become more pronounced and understandable for perception. If you spend significant funds on decoration and furniture, you will be able to "travel" to the Victorian era.
Kitchen
Brown is not familiar to kitchens, and this is a plus. The appearance of the room will be expensive and stylish. This will positively reflect on the mood. From a good mood, both appetite rises and cooking becomes more enjoyable. Furniture is not necessary to buy from wood, plastic is also suitable. For the kitchen, the latter is even better.The interior of the room can be performed in a concise form with straight edges. After all, brown in itself is already an unusual solution. Moreover, this originality will be strengthened by some elements, such as a radiator with a flat panel, dishes of an unusual color, a refrigerator with a wooden or wood-stylized surface. The central landmarks of the interior will be wooden suspended structures. Walls are best decorated in bright colors. Multi-colored stickers organize the color transition from surfaces to furniture.
Bedroom
The bedrooms look great in both dark and pastel shades. It is better to decorate the walls with wallpaper, for example, with white-brown patterns. Wall lighting, in turn, will give even more aesthetics. The color of the walls and furniture should contrast. The brown range should also be supplemented with curtains, canopies, rollers, decorative pillows. No less interesting solution - photo wallpaper with brown paints on one of the walls. The bedroom is a great place to experiment with different color compositions. In this case, you can simulate the use of natural wood. Shades of brown contribute to sleep, as they allow you to relax. White linen is best combined with color. With brown, they also recommend implementing various design techniques. Thin partitions and niches are what you need for such a bedroom.
Children
A room for children should be decorated in bright colors. However, in order to avoid monotony, the wall is decorated with a pattern or an interesting combination. The general background is sometimes diluted with bright lines. Brown color is a very good solution for a nursery, because if you want, you can turn the room into a thematic place. One of the options is marine style - drawings of ships, chests with toys, ropes. In this case, you will also need to use blue or blue. Marine theme can be developed into a pirate one.The room will need to add black paint and dark fabrics, for example, dark brown curtains. Another way to design - in the spirit of Western. It is better to implement it if the room has natural wooden furniture. The general background is also diluted with yellow or orange blotches. Other interesting options:
Safari style
patchwork style;
Egyptian style.
Cabinet
Brown is the color of science. This is the main shade for cabinet design. Furniture, shelves, books, tables, lamps, accessories - all this classic set of accessories can be made in brown. Their general gamut is able to create a special atmosphere. The color of the furniture is selected as natural as possible, so the wood will be just in time. In the decoration you need to include several different textures. Color performance is best implemented in three shades of brown in a ratio of 6: 3: 1. The same color is suitable for office design. Despite the popularity of other tones, it is brown that increases concentration and efficiency. It is advisable to leave a contrast: the decor is dark, and the office furniture is light or vice versa. The brown interior will show customers the business approach and confidence of the company in their actions.
When arranging an office, you need to consider:
dimensions;
level of natural light;
number of items and fixtures.
Hallway / hallway
There are not many options for the entrance hall, however, almost any style is appropriate for it. Since most of the corridor furniture is made in brown colors, it remains just to coordinate the color of the walls with it. Paint and wallpaper in oak, cherry and nut shades are in large quantities on the market. As for the styles, the most commonly used classic. Lighting is made as saturated as possible, and too dark tones are not included in the tint range.Rustic and eco-friendly styles involve the use of rough furniture. Retro style is cognac shades and the presence of textiles. The interior of the corridor is best supplemented with paintings. One of the best styles for a square hallway or a long corridor is minimalism. A neat atmosphere is formed using high quality materials. The walls are then painted in a coffee shade or ecru color, and all items are stacked in a spacious storage system.
A bathroom
The brown bathtub is a great place to relax. Since the rooms are mainly finished with large tiles or small mosaics, there are not many combinations with color. However, the situation is different if there is dark plumbing in the interior. Then the coating can be decorated with a combination of a brownish tint and some bright color. The situation should not be too dark, because the room feels like it will become even smaller. White tone blends perfectly with brown and “dilutes” the darkness. So one of the reference combinations is formed - “coffee with milk”. Adding patterned tiles will improve aesthetics. A “mixture” of light beige, gray and brownish tones is also a common occurrence. It turns out a kind of "stone" setting. Another interesting move is to turn the bathroom into a kind of steam room, using light brown tones.
Rules for combining brown and its shades with other colors
The brown palette contains a sufficient number of different options in order to be combined with almost any adjacent colors. Brownish tones are perfect for the role of the dominant pigment. And the brighter they are, the more likely they are to make an attractive color combination. Since brown is a mixed color, it will interact with the rest in a special way. Application with basic tones will not cause the inhabitant to feel oversaturated. However, with cold colors, the relationship is worse than with warm, neutral and white.It is not recommended to conduct experiments with the alternation of two dark shades. They should at least be separated by a light stripe. In this regard, multi-colored wallpapers come in handy - they already have perfectly calculated sequences. It remains only to pick up furniture.
The most traditional brown companions are:
white;
yellow;
Orange;
green.
With white
One of the best combinations for using brown. The name "classics of the genre" was fixed to it. And all because such a coloring is very reminiscent of coffee and milk or two colors of chocolate. White-chocolate interior is perceived differently by people. For some, it’s interesting, but for some it’s boring. In which case it is decorated with color accents, and any tone will do. The brown and white room is a wonderful place for volumetric and graphic decor. Even causing acid colors will fit perfectly into the overall picture, without weakening the important qualities of the basic tones. With white, the interior will look much larger compared to the monotonous brownish color. In any case, such a design will remain color neutral, even with furniture only in cold or hot colors.
For this interior, you need to find small white accessories.
With beige
This combination is ideal for kitchens, halls and bedrooms. Some doctors advise increasing the amount of beige in the interior to relieve stress. With beige, the shade of chocolate goes well. Cream-chocolate interior looks noble and welcoming, especially with good lighting. In one of the options, darker shades are made less, but they fall on the most noticeable details. These elements include pillows, picture frames, door panels, bed sets, headboards. As a decor for the room, green objects are best suited. Do not combine beige with the darkest tones.In the second version, the main thing is already done brown. Then used elements of furniture in beige colors. The combination of these two colors in the interior according to the principle corresponds to the harmonization of light and dark shades of the same color.
With gray
At first glance, this is a rather boring combination. Some consider them poorly compatible. However, much depends on the width of the tint range: the larger it is, the easier it is to create an organic color. For these tones, the contrast rule applies. If one color is dark and cold, then light and warm should be chosen for it. Delineation also improves compatibility. Gray furniture looks good on a brown background and vice versa. Massive furniture designs should also be avoided, otherwise it will be difficult to design a room in a different style than country. In favor of aesthetics, decorative finishes and artistic elements, non-standard forms of furniture designs. This color combination is sometimes diluted with a white or bright tone to add purity to the palette. Designers have identified the optimal varieties of gray for use with brown.
Best of all will be in harmony with him:
shade of ivory;
tin;
gray flannel;
bog oak;
aluminum shade.
With purple
Violet is considered one of the most elegant colors. He, like brown, symbolizes solidity and status. Another similarity is the ability to relax the psyche. For a bedroom, this combination is ideal. This color selection is suitable for decoration: ornaments, patterns and drawings. The use of light lilac instead of the usual violet will improve aesthetic qualities. The combination will make the atmosphere mysterious and mysterious - a great solution for children's rooms. You should not arrange such an atmosphere in the bathroom, because in small rooms such a design is very distracting. Accessories for purple-brown color should be selected in a different tone.You can weaken the effects of this color union due to light inclusions, and, on the contrary, from dark inserts it will become even stronger or nothing will change.
With green
One of the most harmonious combinations, dictated by the same nature. An excellent environment for him is ecological style. To ensure that the natural effect is not too pronounced, designers offer combinations with shades that are far enough from the standards. In general, the number of shades in both tones is quite large, and the selection of the original union will not take much time. However, one should not decisively abandon the "natural" environment. It may seem primitive to someone, but it is perfect for a comfortable pastime, moral and physical relaxation. Each of the colors will enhance each other's role in any multi-color interior. There is also a simple pattern: if there are no other colors in the room, then a pair of brown should be a light green tone. Suitable apple or green and lime.
This combination looks beautiful in offices, with green as wallpaper and brown as furniture.
With orange and yellow
This "symbiosis" already has a smooth transition, like turning yellowed leaves into brown ones. Orange perfectly complements brown and all its shades. Combinations with it are necessary for people who prefer coziness and peace. The combination at the same time preserves energy. A feature of the joint application is the complete compatibility of all shades of both. As for separately brown and yellow, this is also a time-tested palette. Dominant ones should choose a darker shade. Yellow accents on a brown background look like gems. The interior can be made both expensive and as simple and restrained as possible. The second option provides for the lack of wallpaper.It should be remembered that yellow is a rather annoying color, even if it is not so felt along with brownish shades.
With blue and blue
The brown-blue finish looks cold and can cause apathy. The neutrality of brown does not help much. Therefore, there are two main options: continue to adhere to the palette that is obtained, or add warm shades. A long search for a solution is not required: terracotta, dark beige, sienna, ocher, a shade of burnt brick are suitable. Blue and blue colors convey the appearance of the sky and the sea. This should be considered when placing emphasis. Blue inserts look meaningless if located below or presented in the form of incomprehensible figures. A smooth transition between the scales will provide blue patterns on the upholstery. For curtains and tulles, it is recommended to select a pale blue shade. Then the room will be easier to perceive. Do not use brown with a dull blue color. This is an uninteresting combination.
With turquoise
A feature of this combination is that both components with a classic shade are neutral on a cold / warm scale. In addition, this is a very subtle and stylish combination. There are many options for the interior, where it could be applied. Turquoise will give the room femininity, while weakening the effect on the human psyche of the rest of the colors. Gray-brownish tint will look no worse than classic ones in this pair. If the interior is planned in the spirit of luxury, exclusivity, pomposity, then with a turquoise chocolate tone should be used. The design will be cozy and at the same time expensive. The combination has long been known to designers. That is why it is found in hotel rooms, fashion stores and various decorations. You can also use this palette for a child, diluting with several bright accents.
With pink and red
Sharing with pink is great for a girl’s nursery.Pink in this case is associated with femininity, and brown - with children's sweets. The combination can be improved with yellow paint. The pink-brown combination is appropriate in the bedroom. In large rooms like the living room, pinkish shades should be used only in the form of narrow stripes, since they look very infantile. Brown looks rather aggressive with red, which is not typical for him. To use red as an additional rather than dominant color, not more than 1/4 of the entire surface should be allocated to it. The advantage of the combination is the organic transitions, both sharp and smooth, intermittent. The changeability of brown to red emphasizes the details well.
Conclusion
Brown is well understood by humans. On the one hand, this is due to the fact that it is one of the most frequently observed shades. But it also has neutral properties and has a relaxing effect. Over time, this tone has become part of the classic ways of decorating the interior and clothing. Designers have tried many uses of color. Now everyone has the opportunity to follow the steps to arrange different rooms without the risk of mistakes. Brown is "welcome" in the living rooms, offices, hallways, bedrooms. In children’s, bathrooms and kitchens, it is used as an original option. Alternating brown is best done with white, green, orange and yellow. Particularly beautiful compositions are obtained in combination with turquoise and purple. You can implement soft options - with blue, beige or pink.
The word “brown” comes from “cinnamon”, which in turn is a diminutive of “bark”. Color belongs to a non-spectral group. It is not independent and necessarily consists of several pigments. For this reason, brown refers to composite (mixed) colors. It is obtained from three primary colors, as well as green, purple, violet and orange. A full-fledged brown tone can be synthesized from two colors even in a domestic environment. Shades are widely used in the textile industry, interior design, decoration. In the RGB system, the color has coordinates 150, 75, and 0. In the alternative CMYK model, they are 0, 50, 100, and 41. HSV brown corresponds to a color tone of 30 °, saturation of 100%, and brightness of 59%. Special classifications with light and dark shades are derived.
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Color features
Brown is formed by mixing several chromatic colors. Mostly combinations of two pigments are used: violet - yellow, green - red or orange - blue. The role of the base in this case is played by purple, green and orange. The number of possible combinations is measured in several tens, different proportions, other colors are used. A selection feature is the use of shades that are opposite on the color wheel. Brown is widespread in nature. The pigment is found in rocks, on the bark of trees, animal fur. It was in natural conditions that a variety of shades appeared. Only part of the tones of the brown gamut was formed as a result of synthesis. Brown, brown, coffee, chestnut, sepia, siena, chocolate - a short list of famous natural and artificial shades.
Psychology and color perception
For most people, associations associate it with land, plants, and buildings. Brown causes mainly positive emotions. The symbolic expression includes the phenomena of fertility, industriousness, earthiness, soil, foundations, autumn, conservatism. Despite the fact that tones of different color temperatures are present in the tint range, brown is generally perceived as a warm color. The presence of such a color on clothes makes us consider its owner as a kind and open person.Frequent use on textiles is explained by the fact that color never loses relevance. Getting into the sphere of fashion trends occurred due to the use in the decoration of interiors and facades. Decorating with brown objects can “communicate” a certain status and importance. In the visual arts, color is one of the most significant, and is presented as an alternative to a multi-colored palette.
From light to dark: a variety of shades
In the Panton palette, for example, 195 different tones are considered shades of brown. In nature and everyday life, their number is many times more. Shades give a red and gray tint, sometimes gold, orange and purple. Noteworthy light colors - coffee, sandstorm, beige, ocher, wheat. Dirty greenish-yellow hues are already more saturated. They are followed by the colors of the alloys. Bronze, copper and brass have a characteristic orange-red glow. Even darker shades in most trees and fruits. The colors were named: coffee beans, oasis palm trees, wilted leaves, chestnut. Dark shades are kolkotar, sepia, taupe, dark brown, maroon, dark chocolate color, liverwick, willow brown, blueberry, truffle color and brunette color. The darkest tones contain black pigment.
How is brown and its shades obtained
Brown is obtained in many ways. For example, by adding blue to orange with a ratio of about 1 to 3 - as a result we get a classic brown tone. Purple and yellow are also suitable. If you fill the container with 9/10 first and 1/10 second, the result is a dark brown shade. A mixture of green, red and orange with the dominance of the first will have a grassy tint. A light shade is given using white. Enough about one-twentieth of the total.To create a terracotta hue, you need to dilute the finished brown with orange. If you replace orange with green, khaki will come out. The combination of red and brown gives many different shades. Among them are maroon, red-brown and dark red. Golden tint is obtained from the fusion of brown and yellow in approximately equal proportions with the addition of a small amount of white.
Each style has its own shade.
Brown has found application in the interior and fashion. As for the interior decoration, brightness and hue play a significant role. The modernist design encourages the use of a rich glow of brown with medium brightness. Provence-style furnishings include a color with bleached pastel shades: ecru, cinnvaldite and beige. For the implementation of ethnic style, it is preferable to choose a dark brown. Yellowish and reddish shades are compatible with Arabic, Moroccan and Mediterranean styles. Brown plays an important role in conveying clothing style. In a classic outfit, strict grayish tones emphasize solidity. Characterized by freedom and slight negligence, casual finds application in almost any shade. Light as well as yellowish will suit the preppy style, using the features of school uniforms. Retro is a style of dark muted shades of brown. Military-style clothing is painted with greenish tones.
A few more combinations of style and shade:
Apply shades of brown in different rooms
Brown is used everywhere in the interior. For some rooms, this is the color of wallpaper or linoleum, for others, a shade of furniture. The brown palette contains warm and cold shades of various brightness - this is the palette with which you can fill the entire room.Coffee, taupe and terracotta shades are popular in interior decoration. Brown color is combined with any texture. Brown furniture against the backdrop of stone walls, terracotta tiles in the bathroom, brown voluminous wallpaper in the bedroom - all of these options are good. Housing is better to finish in one gamut, but with different shades for individual rooms. The walls of the nursery should be decorated with the lightest shades. Any colors are suitable for the bedroom. For the living room and the corridor, it is better to choose something in between. Brown comes in handy if the color of the decor needs to be given depth. Against the background of a brownish color, the decor looks good.
Living room
Brown is one of the most sought after colors in the living room. Light shades will be appropriate in the first place. A room in a classic style is best designed with tones of medium brightness. In this case, brown should be “washed away” with light stripes in different shades or in other colors. The interior can inspire thoughts about the earth, monotony. However, color also symbolizes harmony and happiness - a good option for decorating a room for receiving guests. For an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation, you will need the presence of sand and coffee shades. Golden tones add elegance. Brown is recommended for use with saturated lighting. Due to this, the interior elements will become more pronounced and understandable for perception. If you spend significant funds on decoration and furniture, you will be able to "travel" to the Victorian era.
Kitchen
Brown is not familiar to kitchens, and this is a plus. The appearance of the room will be expensive and stylish. This will positively reflect on the mood. From a good mood, both appetite rises and cooking becomes more enjoyable. Furniture is not necessary to buy from wood, plastic is also suitable. For the kitchen, the latter is even better.The interior of the room can be performed in a concise form with straight edges. After all, brown in itself is already an unusual solution. Moreover, this originality will be strengthened by some elements, such as a radiator with a flat panel, dishes of an unusual color, a refrigerator with a wooden or wood-stylized surface. The central landmarks of the interior will be wooden suspended structures. Walls are best decorated in bright colors. Multi-colored stickers organize the color transition from surfaces to furniture.
Bedroom
The bedrooms look great in both dark and pastel shades. It is better to decorate the walls with wallpaper, for example, with white-brown patterns. Wall lighting, in turn, will give even more aesthetics. The color of the walls and furniture should contrast. The brown range should also be supplemented with curtains, canopies, rollers, decorative pillows. No less interesting solution - photo wallpaper with brown paints on one of the walls. The bedroom is a great place to experiment with different color compositions. In this case, you can simulate the use of natural wood. Shades of brown contribute to sleep, as they allow you to relax. White linen is best combined with color. With brown, they also recommend implementing various design techniques. Thin partitions and niches are what you need for such a bedroom.
Children
A room for children should be decorated in bright colors. However, in order to avoid monotony, the wall is decorated with a pattern or an interesting combination. The general background is sometimes diluted with bright lines. Brown color is a very good solution for a nursery, because if you want, you can turn the room into a thematic place. One of the options is marine style - drawings of ships, chests with toys, ropes. In this case, you will also need to use blue or blue. Marine theme can be developed into a pirate one.The room will need to add black paint and dark fabrics, for example, dark brown curtains. Another way to design - in the spirit of Western. It is better to implement it if the room has natural wooden furniture. The general background is also diluted with yellow or orange blotches. Other interesting options:
Cabinet
Brown is the color of science. This is the main shade for cabinet design. Furniture, shelves, books, tables, lamps, accessories - all this classic set of accessories can be made in brown. Their general gamut is able to create a special atmosphere. The color of the furniture is selected as natural as possible, so the wood will be just in time. In the decoration you need to include several different textures. Color performance is best implemented in three shades of brown in a ratio of 6: 3: 1. The same color is suitable for office design. Despite the popularity of other tones, it is brown that increases concentration and efficiency. It is advisable to leave a contrast: the decor is dark, and the office furniture is light or vice versa. The brown interior will show customers the business approach and confidence of the company in their actions.
When arranging an office, you need to consider:
Hallway / hallway
There are not many options for the entrance hall, however, almost any style is appropriate for it. Since most of the corridor furniture is made in brown colors, it remains just to coordinate the color of the walls with it. Paint and wallpaper in oak, cherry and nut shades are in large quantities on the market. As for the styles, the most commonly used classic. Lighting is made as saturated as possible, and too dark tones are not included in the tint range.Rustic and eco-friendly styles involve the use of rough furniture. Retro style is cognac shades and the presence of textiles. The interior of the corridor is best supplemented with paintings. One of the best styles for a square hallway or a long corridor is minimalism. A neat atmosphere is formed using high quality materials. The walls are then painted in a coffee shade or ecru color, and all items are stacked in a spacious storage system.
A bathroom
The brown bathtub is a great place to relax. Since the rooms are mainly finished with large tiles or small mosaics, there are not many combinations with color. However, the situation is different if there is dark plumbing in the interior. Then the coating can be decorated with a combination of a brownish tint and some bright color. The situation should not be too dark, because the room feels like it will become even smaller. White tone blends perfectly with brown and “dilutes” the darkness. So one of the reference combinations is formed - “coffee with milk”. Adding patterned tiles will improve aesthetics. A “mixture” of light beige, gray and brownish tones is also a common occurrence. It turns out a kind of "stone" setting. Another interesting move is to turn the bathroom into a kind of steam room, using light brown tones.
Rules for combining brown and its shades with other colors
The brown palette contains a sufficient number of different options in order to be combined with almost any adjacent colors. Brownish tones are perfect for the role of the dominant pigment. And the brighter they are, the more likely they are to make an attractive color combination. Since brown is a mixed color, it will interact with the rest in a special way. Application with basic tones will not cause the inhabitant to feel oversaturated. However, with cold colors, the relationship is worse than with warm, neutral and white.It is not recommended to conduct experiments with the alternation of two dark shades. They should at least be separated by a light stripe. In this regard, multi-colored wallpapers come in handy - they already have perfectly calculated sequences. It remains only to pick up furniture.
The most traditional brown companions are:
With white
One of the best combinations for using brown. The name "classics of the genre" was fixed to it. And all because such a coloring is very reminiscent of coffee and milk or two colors of chocolate. White-chocolate interior is perceived differently by people. For some, it’s interesting, but for some it’s boring. In which case it is decorated with color accents, and any tone will do. The brown and white room is a wonderful place for volumetric and graphic decor. Even causing acid colors will fit perfectly into the overall picture, without weakening the important qualities of the basic tones. With white, the interior will look much larger compared to the monotonous brownish color. In any case, such a design will remain color neutral, even with furniture only in cold or hot colors.
With beige
This combination is ideal for kitchens, halls and bedrooms. Some doctors advise increasing the amount of beige in the interior to relieve stress. With beige, the shade of chocolate goes well. Cream-chocolate interior looks noble and welcoming, especially with good lighting. In one of the options, darker shades are made less, but they fall on the most noticeable details. These elements include pillows, picture frames, door panels, bed sets, headboards. As a decor for the room, green objects are best suited. Do not combine beige with the darkest tones.In the second version, the main thing is already done brown. Then used elements of furniture in beige colors. The combination of these two colors in the interior according to the principle corresponds to the harmonization of light and dark shades of the same color.
With gray
At first glance, this is a rather boring combination. Some consider them poorly compatible. However, much depends on the width of the tint range: the larger it is, the easier it is to create an organic color. For these tones, the contrast rule applies. If one color is dark and cold, then light and warm should be chosen for it. Delineation also improves compatibility. Gray furniture looks good on a brown background and vice versa. Massive furniture designs should also be avoided, otherwise it will be difficult to design a room in a different style than country. In favor of aesthetics, decorative finishes and artistic elements, non-standard forms of furniture designs. This color combination is sometimes diluted with a white or bright tone to add purity to the palette. Designers have identified the optimal varieties of gray for use with brown.
Best of all will be in harmony with him:
With purple
Violet is considered one of the most elegant colors. He, like brown, symbolizes solidity and status. Another similarity is the ability to relax the psyche. For a bedroom, this combination is ideal. This color selection is suitable for decoration: ornaments, patterns and drawings. The use of light lilac instead of the usual violet will improve aesthetic qualities. The combination will make the atmosphere mysterious and mysterious - a great solution for children's rooms. You should not arrange such an atmosphere in the bathroom, because in small rooms such a design is very distracting. Accessories for purple-brown color should be selected in a different tone.You can weaken the effects of this color union due to light inclusions, and, on the contrary, from dark inserts it will become even stronger or nothing will change.
With green
One of the most harmonious combinations, dictated by the same nature. An excellent environment for him is ecological style. To ensure that the natural effect is not too pronounced, designers offer combinations with shades that are far enough from the standards. In general, the number of shades in both tones is quite large, and the selection of the original union will not take much time. However, one should not decisively abandon the "natural" environment. It may seem primitive to someone, but it is perfect for a comfortable pastime, moral and physical relaxation. Each of the colors will enhance each other's role in any multi-color interior. There is also a simple pattern: if there are no other colors in the room, then a pair of brown should be a light green tone. Suitable apple or green and lime.
With orange and yellow
This "symbiosis" already has a smooth transition, like turning yellowed leaves into brown ones. Orange perfectly complements brown and all its shades. Combinations with it are necessary for people who prefer coziness and peace. The combination at the same time preserves energy. A feature of the joint application is the complete compatibility of all shades of both. As for separately brown and yellow, this is also a time-tested palette. Dominant ones should choose a darker shade. Yellow accents on a brown background look like gems. The interior can be made both expensive and as simple and restrained as possible. The second option provides for the lack of wallpaper.It should be remembered that yellow is a rather annoying color, even if it is not so felt along with brownish shades.
With blue and blue
The brown-blue finish looks cold and can cause apathy. The neutrality of brown does not help much. Therefore, there are two main options: continue to adhere to the palette that is obtained, or add warm shades. A long search for a solution is not required: terracotta, dark beige, sienna, ocher, a shade of burnt brick are suitable. Blue and blue colors convey the appearance of the sky and the sea. This should be considered when placing emphasis. Blue inserts look meaningless if located below or presented in the form of incomprehensible figures. A smooth transition between the scales will provide blue patterns on the upholstery. For curtains and tulles, it is recommended to select a pale blue shade. Then the room will be easier to perceive. Do not use brown with a dull blue color. This is an uninteresting combination.
With turquoise
A feature of this combination is that both components with a classic shade are neutral on a cold / warm scale. In addition, this is a very subtle and stylish combination. There are many options for the interior, where it could be applied. Turquoise will give the room femininity, while weakening the effect on the human psyche of the rest of the colors. Gray-brownish tint will look no worse than classic ones in this pair. If the interior is planned in the spirit of luxury, exclusivity, pomposity, then with a turquoise chocolate tone should be used. The design will be cozy and at the same time expensive. The combination has long been known to designers. That is why it is found in hotel rooms, fashion stores and various decorations. You can also use this palette for a child, diluting with several bright accents.
With pink and red
Sharing with pink is great for a girl’s nursery.Pink in this case is associated with femininity, and brown - with children's sweets. The combination can be improved with yellow paint. The pink-brown combination is appropriate in the bedroom. In large rooms like the living room, pinkish shades should be used only in the form of narrow stripes, since they look very infantile. Brown looks rather aggressive with red, which is not typical for him. To use red as an additional rather than dominant color, not more than 1/4 of the entire surface should be allocated to it. The advantage of the combination is the organic transitions, both sharp and smooth, intermittent. The changeability of brown to red emphasizes the details well.
Conclusion
Brown is well understood by humans. On the one hand, this is due to the fact that it is one of the most frequently observed shades. But it also has neutral properties and has a relaxing effect. Over time, this tone has become part of the classic ways of decorating the interior and clothing. Designers have tried many uses of color. Now everyone has the opportunity to follow the steps to arrange different rooms without the risk of mistakes. Brown is "welcome" in the living rooms, offices, hallways, bedrooms. In children’s, bathrooms and kitchens, it is used as an original option. Alternating brown is best done with white, green, orange and yellow. Particularly beautiful compositions are obtained in combination with turquoise and purple. You can implement soft options - with blue, beige or pink.