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Red-Orange
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More complex
than either of its parent colors, red-orange is warm and welcoming,
the color of raw earth and clay pots. Terra-cotta is perhaps
the best-known version of red-orange, but it also comes in hues
like coral, salmon and persimmon. In darker values, red-orange
turns to russet, burnt umber and sienna. A natural in rooms where
people gather, red-orange can work well on walls, enveloping
a room and flattering guests with its glow. Such a warm color
begs for cooler hues. A triad color combination of terra-cotta,
deep periwinkle and olive satisfies the desire for balance in
visual temperature. Used in combination with its complement,
blue-green, red-orange is often considered a "Southwest"
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