Ultra Violet: the most fashionable hue of 2018 in the interior

This year, we have not yet been able to talk about fashionable shades. And, perhaps, it’s worth starting with the main one, and according to the Pantone Institute of Color, in 2018, the mysterious, cosmic and provocative Ultra Violet color will be the main thing. Let’s take a look at how it manifests itself in interior design and discuss how to find the right approach to it.
UV shade: features
Yes, at first glance, it is absolutely futuristic, cosmic and such an unreal shade. For some, it is associated with magic, fairy tale and magic. It seems, in nature, ultraviolet can not be found, but it is not. This is the color of the mysterious amethyst stone, it is a shade in a bouquet of flowers (hydrangea, iris, etc.), it is one of the colors that shimmer the feathers of exotic birds, including tiny hummingbirds. Therefore, ultraviolet can not be called synthetic, unnatural and unnatural. Challenging, provocative, unusual – yes. At the heart of this shade are cobalt, purple and ultramarine tones. This is a really explosive mixture. But, surprisingly, with proper treatment, in interior design, it will not seem too oppressive or pretentious. On the contrary, it can be a great accent, setting on peace, harmony and creative mood.
Ultra Violet in the interior
The main thing you need to have, applying this color in the interior, is a sense of proportion. It is necessary to use ultraviolet dosage, since in large quantities it can have a depressing effect on the psyche. And locally, he will give the interior decoration the very stylish, fascinating zest. Also, experts recommend using it in well-lit rooms and combining Ultra Violet with warm tones – then it will seem more natural and alive.
What shades to combine ultraviolet
If you are afraid that the ultraviolet shade will make your interior dark and make it visually heavy, be sure to try using it in white. So, the ultraviolet will be revealed from the light and warm side, and the combination itself looks clean and very stylish.
The combination of white, ultraviolet and yellow looks impressive and expensive. In this case, of course, white acts as a background, and yellow – an accent.
Very harmoniously Ultra Violet acts in the company of gilding and sometimes bronze. Compositing this shade with silver and chrome is undesirable because it will seem so cold and unsuitable for the decoration of living space.
And to make ultraviolet truly soft, cozy and pleasant to the eye, use wood shades and wood itself in the interior design.