If you don't have a whole lot of know-how or experience with style and decorating, finding the right color to paint your home can be pretty daunting. You put a whole lot of time and effort into it, so you want the result to be a source of pride! In our last blog, our experts went over the basics of a color wheel, and we explained primary, secondary and tertiary colors. Now that you are equipped with this knowledge, it is time to learn about hues, shades, tints and tones.

Hues

The good news is that the term "hue" sounds complicated, but it really isn't. A hue is basically just a fancy word for a color, any color on the color wheel for that matter. 

Shades

A shade is any hue or color that has black added to it, which results in a darker, more intense color. There are different levels of shades, the more black you add, the darker the shade will become.

Tints

Tins are just the opposite of shades because they are created by adding white to any color on the color wheel. Tints are lighter, less intense colors, like pastels. 

Tones

Tones are created by adding both black and white (grey) to any color on the color wheel. Most modern paint colors are tones because they are typically more pleasing to the eye. In general, tones are much more subtle, sophisticated and complex than other colors, and they are much more reflective of how we see the real world. 

Now that you know about hues, shades, tints and tones, it is time to learn about all of the traditional color schemes that are available. Stay tuned for our next blog to learn more!