Work With Color In A Dramatic Way

If you're after some pizzazz, choose one basic color and an analagous shade, then go across the color wheel to add a complimentary accent.  For example, if magenta is your basic color and red is the analogous shade, then accent those shades with lime green.  The effect is vivid - think, for example, of how vibrant a purplish red rose looks surrounded by greenery.  To ensure you don't end up with a color scheme that looks childish, stay away from contrasting primary and secondary colors (red and green, for example) and instead choose more subtle hues (magenta and lime).

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