Color Selection Factors & Tips

The two MAIN color selection factors are client preferences or needs and perception of the space.

• True

• False

Katherine's client wants her to incorporate the color green into her design because in her client's Chinese heritage, green represents new life, regeneration, and hope. This is an example of which color selection factor?

• culture

• trends and styles

• perception of the space

• psychological effects

Client preferences or needs include psychological associations, cultural influences, and trends and styles.

• True

• False

Eli included the Behr Color of the Year for 2025, "Rumors", in his plan for his client's living room. Which color selection factor is this?

• culture

• trends and styles

• perception of the space

• psychological effects

Bella's client, Lauren, wants her home to have a modern, clean look. Which color selection factor is this?

• culture

• perception of the space

• trends and styles

• psychological effects

To help her large living room seem cozier, Hadley might paint her walls a dark, warm color. Which color selection factor is this?

• culture

• perception of the space

• trends and styles

• psychological effects

Cool colors can cause a variety of emotions such as calmness, serenity, and also sadness. Which client preference factor is this known as?

• culture

• psychological effects

• social

• trends and styles

Paint color choices should always be viewed in the space they will be used in because the available light varies from space to space.

• True

• False

This living room is an example of which color selection tip?

• Using wood (brown) tones can add warmth to a space.

• Bright colors draw attention and are best in small amounts.

• Cool colors seem to recede and make a large object / surface seem smaller.

This bedroom is an example of which color selection tip?

• Neutrals can be light or dark as well as warm or cool.

• Duller colors do not demand as much attention.

• The higher the hue contrast between colors used, the stronger the statement.