Color Card

A color card, also known as a shade card, is a curated collection of colors to use in an interior design project. Color cards are visual tools that can be digital or physical and are used to help homeowners and designers choose from a wide variety of colors and color combinations.

A color card is often organized into palettes or schemes and allows one to visualize what a certain color combination will look like in real life. Many individuals use color cards to decide what furniture will go with their wall colors, how different colors will look together, etc.

Purpose of Color Cards in Interior Design

Color cards in interior design serve various purposes for interior designers and homeowners alike. Check some of them out below.

• Categorization of Colors - In color cards, the colors are organized by themes, moods, and certain palette styles that help people find the ones they want to use easily.
• Visualizing Color Combinations - Color cards display curated palettes that help develop an understanding of how different hues interact with and complement each other.
• Creates Harmony and Cohesion - As one can explore a number of combinations, these cards also help avoid color clashes. This ensures that the chosen combinations are cohesive and create harmony in the room.
• Testing Under Lighting Conditions - Designers often use color cards to understand how certain colors appear under different lighting setups. This ensures that the chosen color palette works well in theory as well as in practice.

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