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Lighter or Darker Shade’s Fabrics? The Ultimate Guide to the Best Colour

If you’re looking to spruce up a home, cafe, restaurant, or outdoor workspace, getting the right shade is a great first step. After all, it’s important to keep people comfortable when they’re getting the outdoor time needed for a healthy lifestyle.

It’s critical that you consider colour when selecting from multiple shades options. The hue of your shade impacts both the UV rating and the overall look of your residential or commercial space. Read on for some tips on choosing the right colour shade sail for your space.

How Does Colour Affect UV Rating?

The Ultraviolet (UV) rating is also sometimes referred to as the Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF). This factor indicates how well a fabric can block out radiation from the sun’s UV light.

Generally, darker colours like black or navy rank more highly on the UV protection scale. This is because they absorb more light than lighter colours like white or sky blue.

Since light is energy, absorption makes the temperature of the material increase. The energy is better absorbed by dark colours as they are better radiators of heat. This absorption keeps potentially harmful UV rays from hitting the skin of those beneath the shade, rendering it more effective.

Choosing a Cohesive Colour Scheme: Matching vs Contrasting Hues

Practical considerations are important when considering a shade sail, but that doesn’t mean that you should throw all aesthetic concerns out the window. Deciding between matching or contrasting colours is key if you plan to utilise multiple shade sails within your space.

The first step towards making this decision is understanding the colour wheel. This tool lets you see what hues match vs what ones contrast well with one another.

To make your decision the right way, it’s important that you understand the three primary colour combination possibilities: analogous, monochromatic, and complementary colour schemes. All of these look great when spread across multiple shade sails.

Analogous Matching Colour Schemes

Analogous colour schemes are the first matching colour scheme available to you. They are made up of three adjacent hues on the colour wheel. Examples of colours that fall next to each other are red/orange/yellow or purple/blue/green.

Many people enjoy the cohesive and well-rounded look of analogous colour schemes. There are several reasons that these combinations are the most popular:

Calm aesthetics that feel comfortable

Natural looks since analogous schemes are often found outdoors/in nature

No risk of clashing due to choosing a marginally incorrect hue

Give three different colours to commercial shade sails rather than only two (creating a more well-rounded look for your business)

Generally, analogous colour schemes are also ideal for businesses with other analogous decor. You can incorporate multiple analogous colour schemes into your space assuming that you place your shade sails in one location and other facets of your colour scheme elsewhere.

Monochromatic Matching Colour Schemes

Another matching colour scheme is called a “monochromatic colour scheme.” These are made up of black or white plus one other colour. Black and white don’t clash with anything and you can use multiple hues of the additional colour (such as sky blue, cerulean, and cornflower, which inherently match).

Monochromatic colour schemes are ideal for those who prefer simplicity in their outdoor space. Some motivations for choosing these colour systems may include:

Loving pops of colour against a simple black or white background

Putting a single school or brand colour front-and-centre to create a unique image

Preferring a memorable scheme since fewer people use it than analogous or complementary schemes

Wanting to showcase multiple hues of one colour (usually a branding decision) 

Monochromatic schemes are best for those who want to stand out while still blending in.

Complementary (Contrasting) Colour Schemes

However, some individuals and businesses prefer contrasting colours, in which case a complementary colour scheme might be the right choice for them. These palettes are made up of two hues that lie directly across from each other on the colour wheel, which complement each other rather than clashing.

Examples include yellow/purple and blue/orange. Note that you should take care to ensure that the shades also line up across from one another on the colour wheel.

Here are some signs that these schemes may be right for you:

You want to stand out while doing something uncommon

You value something eye-catching over something serene

You’re looking to create a more memorable brand

Your facility is somewhere invigorating rather than somewhere calming (i.e. school playgrounds, exercise facilities such as gyms)

In the end, the colours of your multiple shade sails are up to you. However, when it comes to shading your outdoor space, there are some other aesthetic and branding concerns that you will also need to consider. People are going to judge your home or commercial venue based on its initial appearance, so a good colour scheme is key for a good first impression.

Get a Shade Sail Today

While choosing the right colour shade sail can be a challenge, you’re sure to find something you love if you know what you’re looking for. Consider various types of shade sails before making your decision. Make sure to think about both the functionality and aesthetics of each option before buying.

Please note the contents of this post is information only and general in nature.
If you require advice it is best to contact us and check  your particular circumstances.

Source from: https://www.projectshade.com.au/articles/should-you-choose-lighter-or-darker-shade-sails-the-ultimate-guide-to-the-best-colour-shade-sail/

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