paint schemes & balance

[s.e.charles]

how are the colors of two tone paint jobs determined?

maybe i mean shades, but some cars have fenders dark & roof light. some vice-versa. some have trim lined body panels dark or light against the main body color.

is this more a color analyst question?

i'm a dark low/ light high guy, but now sure where that comes from.


AND while we're on the subject, when was it determined maroon and red were a good combination? this might be more of a hot-rod thing, so i'm going to post it on HAMB, too.

thanks,

sid

 

[51504bat]

I'm using these red and beige colors to 2 tone my '54 Ranch Wagon. Similar to this example but beige instead of the white.

 

[s.e.charles]

i like the pattern with the greenhouse painted separate from the roof & body. the beige will give it a nice/ softer transition.

always liked the mid-'50s Chevrolet woodies for the same reason.

 

[GLAmes]

It's the buyers preference, I don't think there is a standard. My car was originally black with a white top. The interior is green. A weird combination to me. When I had it painted I chose white with a green top that matches the metal trim inside the car.

 

[mercman from oz]

 

[s.e.charles]

only problem, is this Forum has no "like" button.

 

[51504bat]

I'm using these red and beige colors to 2 tone my '54 Ranch Wagon. Similar to this example but beige instead of the white.

Easier to see the colors

 

[mercman from oz]

 

[evintho]

I went with the dark low, light high approach. Green on the bottom, white on top. I like it.

https://www.fordbarn.com/attachments/568183/

 

[s.e.charles]

nice. the green @ the tops of the doors is a good place to have the cut off line.