Understanding Complementary and Split-Complementary Color Schemes

complementary colors a.k.a. contrasting colors are 180° opposite to each other on the color wheel and they always go well. In the blue color room, note how beautifully the shade of red adds intensity the room. Interestingly, mixing complementary colors creates a variety of brown shades.  contrast circles: http://rjohnhowe.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/color-in-oriental-rugs-and-textiles-part-1/   yellow wall: http://www.beinteriordecorator.com/interior-design/interior-design-home-with-colorful-by-barbara-bestor blue wall: http://colorindesign.net/2011/02/03/looking-up-what-color-to-paint-the-ceiling/ …