The most elemental and non-changing of all color combinations are the classics: the many nuances of those elements that are ever-present in nature – of pebbles, rocks, stones, caverns and caves. They symbolize the antiquity of weathered buildings and anicent monuments, sand and sphinx. These are neutral tones that go beyond the simplest beiges, grays [...]
Although classified as achromatic – literally without color – the neutral tones of beige, gray and taupe are still a psychological presence that impart a message of dependability. Taupe is sometimes referred to as “greige,” literally a combination of beige and gray. Neutrals may also be described as monotones. These neutral tones are identified with time and [...]