Riot of Red

Sure, red can electrify a room. But it also can bring it down to earth. And decorating your home with a particular shade of red can say a lot about you.

Red, in all its variations, is the color of expression. It can scream "Stop!" or "Red hot!" It can murmur sweet nothings in your ear. It is also incredibly versatile. Bright red accessories electrify high-tech, trendy spaces or add a masculine richness, for example, with a red leather chair or couch. Red even works in a traditional setting, bringing energy and contrast to rooms with dark woods and Oriental carpets.


Classic red vase by Cheryl Williams

So what does your favorite red say about you? What kind of statement will it make in your home?

You’ll need to take The Dewey Color System color-based personality test to find out. Click on the red color duos below to find out which colors will evoke the mood you’re looking for.

Red and Green Belong Together

Nature does a good job of showcasing successful red and green combos, from geraniums to holly to the scattering of fall leaves on green lawns. Truth is, it’s hard to go wrong when you combine colors that are across the color wheel from each other. This complementary relationship means that any of your favorite shades of red are bound to look good with almost any green shade. Imagine the possibilities.


Pillows on an outdoor chaise reflect the red and green in nature.


Olive green and red look crisp and classic in this French striped bedding from Pottery Barn.

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Color guru Dewey Sadka is the author of The Dewey Color System: Choose Your Colors, Change Your Life. He has created a patented system that is the first validated color personality system in the world. Visit him at deweycolorsystem.com.