The accompanying secondary color is what differentiates muted paints from pastel colors, so keep that in mind when you're browsing through swatches. "Muted colors have lower saturation because the ...

Cottagecore is more than just a design style; it's an aesthetic that celebrates a simple, pastoral life. This whimsical trend ...

Pastels have a transformative quality,” says Pat McGrath. “They’re timeless but can feel entirely new depending on how you ...

"A light spring has lower saturation, so they should gravitate towards soft hues and pastels like baby blue and muted peach," she says. On the other hand, "a bright spring has higher saturation ...

Spring brings the yellow of daffodils and forsythia, the pale purple of crocuses, the pink of bleeding heart and the bright ...