Color Speak #3

March 21, 2024

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Color Speak #3: Shade

Shade refers to a color that has had black added to it. Shading a color increases its depth and often makes it appear more rich and vivid, but in a darker form.

Both the background and the shadows of the stenciled design motifs are shades of Teal Blue.The shadows are simply a darker shade of the background, giving the foliate designs a three dimensional appearance.

Design Speak:

The darker shade of the stencil shadows works well with the stained wood floors.


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