HUE INTENSITY

      HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO CERTAIN COLORS AND STYLE FOR YOUR HOME?

HERE IS A FUN TEST TO TAKE!  I’D LOVE TO KNOW HOW YOU SCORE!

If you were planning a vacation, it would be:

1.  a relaxing tropical beach
2. a quiet wooded area filled with nature
3.  a fast-paced city environment filled with sightseeing
4.  a hiking expedition to Antarctica

Your favorite time of day is:

1.  morning
2.  evening
3.  afternoon
4.  night

Your favorite season is:

1. Spring
2. Summer
3. Fall
4.  Winter

Your favorite color as a child was:

1.  pink, peach, lavender, sky blue
2.  fire engine red, pumpkin orange, sunshine yellow, grass green
3.  burgundy, rust, gold, moss green, indigo, plum
4.  beige, tan taupe, gray, white, black

Your favorite color as an adult is:

1.  pink, peach, lavender, sky blue
2.  fire engine red, pumpkin orange, sunshine yellow, grass green
3.  burgundy, rust, gold, moss green, indigo, plum
4.  beige, tan, taupe, gray, white, black

You like to wear:

1.  pink, peach, butter yellow, celery green, sky blue, lavender
2.  bright red, orange, sunshine yellow, grass green, bright blue, purple
3.  burgundy, rust, gold, olive, indigo, plum
4.  beige, tan, taupe, gray, white, black

Your favorite painting is a:

1.  watercolor
2.  impressionist
3.  traditional – old master painting
4.  contemporary neutral colored abstract

Your perfect career is:

1.  creative, artistic
2.  sports/physical activity
3.  gardening, farming, animals
4.  working with data, computers, etc.

You make decisions:

1.  easily and comfortably – go with the flow
2.  impulsively – just do it!
3.  Logically, methodically
4.  I don’t make decisions – I leave it up to someone else

SCORING:   For every A – 2 points; B – 4 points; C-3 points; D-1 point

9-17 points:  You tend to prefer a very simple color palette-maybe an accent of one color with neutrals, or a monochromatic scheme.  The risk is creating a space lacking interest.  The balance of a color should be very subtle.  Texture is a very important element in a room when a simple color palette is chosen.

17-24 points:  Your preference is a palette that’s soothing and quiet.  One or two accent colors with a dominant color as the base.  The risk is the need to take available light into consideration.  Colors can become to washed out or gray in a room with a lot of natural light.

24-32 points:  You like colors that are deep and rich.  They tend to absorb light making your space very protected and cozy.  You risk creating a color scheme that might look drab and uninteresting.  So you’ll need to work with multiple color combinations to support the depth of color.  Details in the room – through a variety of accessories are a must!

32-39 points:  Your colors are energetic.  Clear, intense and active.  You may find that you like to change accessories often to suit your fast pace.  You risk creating an imbalance of color, so be sure proportions used are correct for the room.  Try utilizing clean and simple lines to keep things from becoming too chaotic.