warm colours

Reds, oranges, yellows

Warm colours are hues associated with heat and sunlight—reds, oranges, yellows, and their variations.

In design and art, warm colours tend to advance visually and create feelings of energy or intimacy: The room felt cozy with its warm colour palette.

They contrast with cool colours like blues and greens.

Also spelled warm colors.

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amber · gold · golden hour · scarlet · rust · brick red · copper · sunset · autumn · fall foliage · autumn leaves · fire · glow · cozy · earthy · terracotta · ochre · sienna

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colour temperature

warm colourscool colours

Hues from blue-green spectrum

cool tones · blues · greens · violets · purples

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