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Behr Paints

Color Brochure Copy, Part One

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Looking for a power color with a different kind of pizzazz, but not keen on fiery tones like red or orange? Try a shade of purple!

 

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To add some drama to a room without going crazy with color, try two-toning with shades from the same color family for a more unique approach to wall décor.

 

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Add some femininity to a room by using light shades of purple instead of pinks and peaches for a more sophisticated feel. 

 

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Purple doesn’t always have to mean a bright jewel tone. Mixed with a little grey, purple can bring richness and regality to a room in ways that can surprise you!

 

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A calming color doesn’t always have to mean blue. Look to soft and soothing tones of purple to mellow out your living room.

 

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If you want to make your dining room feel luxurious, go lavender! Not only will it soothe your digestion, but it also conveys a sense of extravagance and nobility.

 

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Just because you’ve chosen one color for your walls doesn’t mean you can’t play with alternate tones in nooks and crannies!

 

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Going minimalist in your bathroom doesn’t mean color can’t play a part. Look no further than a deep purple for cool comfort and drama.

 

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Using light colors to make a small room seem bigger is always best, but don’t limit yourself to white – light purple can work wonders!

 

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Making your bedroom feel more romantic is just a brush stroke away. Mauve is known to evoke amorous and nostalgic feelings.

 

 

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Combining the tones of blue and red, purple can add dynamic and expansive energy to a room.

 

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Even if you favor simplicity in your dining area, a simple splash of light purple can change the mood of a room without overpowering it.

 

 

ORANGES
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Though orange is a hot color, consider a toned-down version tempered with white accents for an inviting sitting room.

 

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Orange is said to increase the craving for food, making it the perfect option for dining areas and kitchens!

 

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Bold tones of orange can inspire happiness and creativity – both in homes and with the people who inhabit them.

 

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Not a fan of yellow? Try using light orange to bring the warmth of the sun into your kitchen.

 

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Try using sponging with tones of orange to give your room more of an antiqued or old-world feel.

 

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Warm doesn’t always mean red. Muted tones of orange can make a room feel cozy without being overly dramatic.

 

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Using a technique such as ragging with a deep tone of orange can complete a rustic-feel bathroom.

 

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Even mellow hints of orange in your office can inspire mental stimulation.

 

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Don’t limit your use of orange to one room. Try a lighter tone in one room to compliment a darker tone in another.

 


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Bold use of yellow will brighten up any room – and the mood of the person in it!

 

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Color doesn’t have to dominate a room to have impact. Just hints of yellow in your kitchen can transform its feel.

 

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Don’t be afraid to blend colors in the bedroom, such as using alternating colors on your walls, carpet and furniture.

 

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Using a slightly bolder tone of your bedroom’s predominant color theme can enhance the space without deviating from your design plan.

 

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Sometimes simplistic is best. Going with one mellow tone can keep your dining area from feeling overwhelmed, but still adds hints of character.

 

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Believe it or not, bold usage of power colors like orange can complete the casual feel of a bedroom without being overpowering.

 

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White doesn’t have to be boring! A crisp white can be the perfect companion to highlighting eclectic design tastes.

 

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Contemporary kitchens can benefit from a splash of color or two. Using a deep yellow on the walls with a lighter tone on the ceiling gives a relaxed but happy feel.

 

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Want to make your colors pop, no matter how light or bold they are? White moldings and trim will show them off!

 

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Never feel limited to using one color in a room. Complimenting tones of green and blue can be calming to a room, but still add interest.

 

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Using energetic colors to highlight certain areas of a room or draw your eye to a specific design element is a fantastic way to make a change.

 

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Sometimes the most daring color is white, which can highlight and draw more attention to your room décor. 

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COLORS EXTERIOR YELLOW

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A soft yellow can raise the profile of your home in a mellow, inviting way.
 
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Using light yellow with rustic green accents will make your house look naturally alive.
 
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Yellow can take the edge off a modern-style house and make it that much more inviting.
 
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Just because you have a stucco exterior doesn’t mean you’re stuck with white. Using yellow will perk up your exterior like magic!
 
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A deeper shade of yellow can bring out the intricate texture of the stucco on your exterior.
 
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To add a little color to your exterior, try using a yellow that’s a shade darker than white to show off the trimming without being overly dramatic.
 
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With so many shades to choose from, yellow is the perfect alternative to white or cream when you want to try something new.
 
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A yellow house with a red door is not only inviting, but energetic!
 
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A yellow house can be the perfect way to highlight your landscaping, providing a soft background for flowers and bushes to stand out against, giving them maximum exposure.

 

EXTERIOR ORANGE
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Light orange can give your home a feeling of vitality without being overbearing.
 
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Melding a soft orange tone with complimentary tones of green can give your Victorian home a sense of old-world class.
 
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Bright orange doesn’t have to overpower your home. Accents of it in archways can add the perfect amount of zing to liven things up!
 
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Lighter shades of orange are the perfect compliment to Spanish tile roofs.
 
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Create an eye-catching, playful and creative feel to your home with complimentary shades of light and bright orange!
 
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A Mediterranean home shouldn’t be relegated to tones of cream and white. Orange can keep it traditional and classic while giving a home added interest.
 
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Stumped for what color to paint the exterior of your home? Consider orange as an option!
 
 
EXTERIOR RED
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A red door on a white house adds just the right touch of excitement without overpowering the senses.
 
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Toned-down reds are a nice alternative to their brighter, more eye-catching counterparts.
 
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Call attention to your entryway by highlighting it with a sizzling shade of red!
 
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Red on a Victorian home can help highlight the intricate details of its construction.
 
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Splashes of color – like red shutters – can draw attention to some of the finer design elements of your home.
 
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Don’t be afraid to try different color combinations, like spicing up a light yellow with rich red accents!
 
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Are you extroverted and looking for an exterior shade to match your personality? Try red!
 
 
EXTERIOR GREEN
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Muted tones of green can make a home feel serene.
 
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Darker shades of green can give your home a sense of safety and stability.
 
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Green is a wonderfully complimentary color to terra cotta roof tiles.
 
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Country-style homes look stunning with natural shades of green!
 
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A fresh, crisp shade of green can be the perfect backdrop to highlight decorative accents like shutters and window boxes.
 
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Mix light green with white accents on the exterior of your house for a fresh approach.
 
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Green accents on a white home can add life and harmony to the exterior of your house!
 
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Soft green accents can add an understated regality, but still be inviting when used in the entryway of your home.
 
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It might surprise you how good green can look when mixed with blue trim. Experiment with your colors to find the combination that works for you!

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