How to Coordinate the Colors in a Room with Ralph Lauren Paints

Familiarize yourself with the difference between "warm" and "cool" shades. Warm colors resemble those you see in a dramatic sunset: red, orange and yellow. Ralph Lauren colors Relay Red, Bold Orange, and Beach Yellow are warm colors that introduce energy and excitement into a décor. Ralph Lauren's cool colors Dusk, Jamaica Green, and Garden Pansy represent the shades of blue, green and lilac, colors you might see near a mountain stream. They are calm and relaxing, and add a quiet elegance to a room.

Use complementary paint colors in rooms with a modern, fun decor. Complementary colors are found directly across from one another on the color wheel. They have nothing in common but still enhance each other. Consider pairing Tractor Green and Anthem Red for a bold look. Try Outrigger Orange and Blue Iris for an interesting combination. Lupine Violet and Collegiate Yellow would make any room pop.

Paint the walls of a more traditional room in analogous paint shades. They are found directly next to each other on the color wheel, indicating they have something in common. For example, Bicycle Yellow and Rugby Green blend beautifully because they both contain yellow pigment. Lattice Red and Aruba Pink are a harmonious combination because they both contain red.

Introduce neutral paint colors to balance a room. Neutrals such as Barn Own White, Tangier Island, and County Cork create the perfect backdrop for more dramatic splashes of color. Shades of white, brown, gray, and black can change the look of a space by breaking up colors and providing visual oases. A room full of exciting warm colors can be calmed with the introduction of a neutral such as Cathedral Gray or Parchment. A room of tranquil cool shades can be grounded with accents in Macaw or Peony.