When adding color to a room design, many people start with things that are easy to implement, like cloth furnishings, such as cushions or curtains. Curtains sometimes cover a large area and can affect ...

Why are green and red Christmas decorations so vibrant? Why does looking at a lush green forest against a blue sky feel so soothing? Why might you get weird looks dressed in bright yellow and bright ...

Long a companion for artists, the color wheel can also be a handy tool for gardeners. Gardening author Sydney Eddison created a wheel that has 252 colors instead of the usual 12. That’s because nature ...

Artists use a color wheel for inspiration; to help select colors and mix pigments. Last month, a group of writers at Slate.com created this clever cartoon color wheel, which is both useful and a lot ...