Tonal or monochromatic colour schemes make great use of whites and neutrals. These schemes are where one colour is used in varying strengths for a harmonious look. This is an almost-foolproof way of developing a scheme. Here, the Resene Whites & Neutrals collection really comes into its own, as up to six strengths of the one colour are shown on the same card. So you could, for example, use Resene Half Drought for the main living area, Resene Double Drought for bedrooms or a second living room, and Resene Eighth Drought for the ceiling and trims. Of course, a completely tonal scheme can look a bit boring, so the trick is to add interest with accent colours, as well as texture and gloss levels – turn the page for more on this. colour schemes tonal Left: Resene Quill Grey walls with Resene Quarter White Pointer trims and ceiling. Right: Resene Triple Black walls with trims in Resene Black White. 14 |