Color (Better Homes and Gardens)

Color is an intimidating topic, and with trends changing as frequently as they do, it can be overwhelming to undertake home painting and decorating projects both big and small. Fortunately, educating yourself about color and gaining confidence in picking, matching, complementing, and contrasting colors is just a page away with Color.

Here, you'll get a detailed discussion of color theory, with clear explanations of complementary, contrasting, and other pleasing schemes. It covers a wide variety of color palettes, with photos showing how they can be successfully implemented in a room. Plus, it's packed with tips on finding inspiration and translating ideas into a color palette that works.