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o f w a r m t h a n d e n e r g y .”
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f r u it
appealing because you
can taste and smell the
colors just by looking
at them," says San
Francisco-area color
consultant Kelly Berg.
Here are her tips for
choosing and using
these bold hues.
RIPE PICK When
you’re facing a wall of
paint chips, go with
your gut. "Pick out the
citrus colors you’re
most attracted to, the
ones that make you
feel best," says Berg.
Then, alter them
slightly to coordinate
with flooring, lighting,
and furniture.
EXPERIMENT With a
few chips you love in
hand, look at less-
saturated chips. "Most
likely you’ll find that a
muted version—one
that looks almost too
muted on a chip—will
work best," Berg says.
COOL DOWN To put
a chill on bright citrus
hues, "add a splash of
turquoise," says Berg.
"It’s like adding water
to fire—a perfect
balance.” Or for a
sophisticated look, pair
rich grapefruit with
dark chocolate. Pair it
with soft yellow for a
young, cheery look, ffl
PHOTOS: (PORTRAIT) VANESSA STUMP; (ROOM) GREG SCHEIDEMANN
