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Choosing the right colours for your home is never easy; there are just too many colours to choose from for mixing and matching. To help you select the best colour combinations that show your individual style and sense of creativity, Dulux has some practical advice to share.
It is important to pay attention to your own sensations and choose colours you would feel comfortable being surrounded by. Do not choose a colour just because it is what most people would like; each person's feelings towards a colour is different.
Specially-designed "CP4" tinting fan deck with more than 2,000 colours provides the widest range of selections.
Colours arranged in rainbow sequence so it is easy to search through: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. There are also the "Off-White" and "Neutral" colour series to choose from - "Off-White" features white-based colours in softer shades and "Neutral" shows all neutral colours from light brown to gray arranged from light to dark colours.
Once you have selected your preferred colours, think about the atmosphere and ambiance you wish to create and adjust the hue and sheen accordingly. For instance, to create a joyful sensation in a room, you can use an intense bright red.
Specially-designed Language of Colours system divides the colours in CP4 into four families: Calm, Fresh, Warm and Rich.
The colours on each page of the fan belong to the same family; the symbol for which is shown at the bottom of each page.
Simply choose and combine colours from the same family to create calm, fresh, warm or rich effects. No matter how you choose, the colours schemes will be harmonized.
The colours on your wall will be influenced by lighting. White light and sunlight make the colours brighter and whiter, whereas yellow light makes colours softer and warmer. Therefore, you can make adjustments by choosing either darker or lighter colours depending on your lighting.




If you still have trouble deciding on which colours to decorate your home with, Dulux's Colour Scheme Selector can help find the right colours for you one step at a time.

Just answer a few simple questions and our Colour Scheme Selector will provide you with a range of selections based on your preferences. Moreover, the colour combinations will be demonstrated in a realistic setting so you can make a decision more easily.


If you already have some colours in mind, use our Mousepainter to see the effects by digitally applying your chosen colours in the virtual room. This tool helps eliminate any deviation between reality and what you visualize, allowing you to choose freely and realize your creativity.

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