1: Color basics -- The effects of light on color -- The influences of surfaces, pattern, and texture -- Deciphering the color wheel -- Color attributes -- Color and mood -- 2: Adding color to your home -- Finding inspiration -- Taking inventory -- Creating a color scheme -- Linking rooms with color -- 3: Green -- Classic -- Earthy -- Bright -- Subtle and sophisticated -- Fresh -- 4: Blue -- Classic -- Bold and bright -- Soothing and peaceful -- Fresh and clean -- Sophisticated -- 5: Purple -- Bold and adventurous -- Sophisticated -- Understated -- 6: Red -- Bold and daring -- Classic -- Sophisticated -- Fun and bright -- 7: Pink -- Soft and sweet -- Sophisticated -- Strong and vibrant -- 8: Oranges -- Bold and bright -- Toned and sophisticated -- Fun and funky -- Classic and conservative -- 9: Yellow -- Sunny and sophisticated -- Earthy -- Classic and traditional -- Strong and bold -- Fresh -- 10: Neutrals -- White -- Gray -- Beige -- Brown -- Black.