
216 Color Harmony Compendium
Traditional
Traditional color combinations are
often copied from those with historical
significance. Conservative colors of blue,
burgundy, tan, and green in their grayed
or deepened hues, express traditional
themes. For example: green, in both its
full hue and grayed shades, always signi-
fies possession. Hunter green combined
with deep gold or burgundy, or in com-
bination with black, suggests richness and
stability. Hunter green is frequently seen
in the decor of banks and legal offices,
where it suggests permanence and value.