The second choice can be a neutral color, like white, rather than a compliment, but the first accent color should definitely be a compliment or a neighbor of the compliment color. The first accent color should be represented at eye level, mid level, and floor level in varying color strengths not exceeding the specified limits. This is the best ratio for a color compliment of the dominant choice when the second color choice is a neutral. An analogous color can also be incorporated into any of these ratios. The second accent provides just that, an accent.
Accent color provides harmony, balance, movement, and excitement.
Accents are usually brighter in color, thereby having an impact of more visual weight, and, therefore, requiring less. Choose a specific color with no additional tints or shades. This color is not represented in specific levels around the room, but rather in pillows, picture mats, and in other small quantities. This particular accent color should be used at full color strength or intensity. A single pillow, ruffle, fringe, sculpture, or stripe in area rug fulfills the amount of color needed to provide the element of surprise.