Turns Out, Three Isn't a Crowd — A Color Consultant Explains How Triadic Palettes Bring Balance to Bold Color

Uncommon Projects kitchen in the Blue House, Hackney. Blue door frame and cabinets, burgundy cabinetry, white panelled upper cabinets, timber dining table with chairs.

Choosing colors for your home can feel like stepping into a maze — full of possibilities, but often overwhelming. As a color consultant, my role is to help simplify the process: curating options, giving clients confidence, and helping to create color ‘flow’ in their homes. One of the tools I often use is triadic color schemes, a clever way to create playful and bold interiors that still feel balanced and cohesive.

So, what exactly is a triadic color scheme? The name gives it away: ‘triad’ meaning three. Picture a traditional color wheel, then imagine placing an equilateral triangle over it. The three points land on hues spaced evenly around the wheel; those become your triadic colors.