It's a classic decorating rule that helps create a color palette for a space. It states that 60% of the room should be a dominant color, 30% should be the secondary color or texture, and the last 10% should be an accent. The room has completely white walls and a white sectional sofa (60%), neutral floors, upholstered side tables and chairs (30%), and single-color details in the room with decorative pillows, artwork and other small objects (10%). Keep reading to learn how to use the 60-30-10 rule to choose the colors that best suit each of the spaces of your home.
The 60-30-10 rule is essential because it can simplify the choice of color and help you achieve balance in the decor. Select the lightest shade on the card (for example, pale blue) for your 60% main color, use the darkest color (perhaps navy blue) as a guide for selecting 30% of the secondary colors, and try the card's center color (true blue, for example) to give it 10% color. They're usually a good starting point, and it's fun to play with online tools, such as color selectors, to get ideas for your space. Another effective way to inspire a color story for a room is to choose colors based on a bedspread, a cushion, a rug or a work of art. Meanwhile, neutral colors have a longer lifespan for those who prefer to leave the room as it is for longer.
If you are a decoration rebel who prefers to follow your design and color combination rules or you want more than three options to express your color ideas, there are ways to do this while still creating a balance of colors in your home.
