Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are elemental colours?
A. Elemental colours are hues inspired by the four elements: air (pales and pastels), earth (browns and neutrals), fire (reds and oranges), and water (blues and greens). Derived from ancient Greek philosophy, the elements can be seen in everything from zodiac signs to paint colour palettes like ours.
Q. How do elemental colours affect our mood?
A. Everyone reacts differently to colour—even those inspired by the elements. Whether buoyant or grounding, relaxing or invigorating, choose the elemental colours that have a positive effect on your mood.
For quiet spaces like meditation rooms and reading nooks, our air and water colour palettes—featuring gentle pastels, blues, and teals—can help clear your mind. To inspire lively discussion and bursts of energy, turn to hues of the sunset, like the rich reds and oranges of the fire colour palette.
Q. How can I use elemental colour palettes in my home?
A. To use elemental colour palettes in your home, take stock of the mood you’re trying to set. Once you’ve set your intention, go for a monochromatic colour scheme and add accents inspired by the elements: fountains for water, greenery for earth, wind chimes for air, and candles or incandescent lighting for fire.