Verb. (third-person singular simple present forbodes, present participle forboding, simple past and past participle forboded). 1  To portend or foretell, especially of ill; to serve as a sign or ill omen.
For example, rich colors such as evergreen, burgundy or navy look striking in a rustic log cabin. However, because you're just using panels of color, there's no danger in the richness of these colors darkening the interior of the cabin.
Using colors that are next to each other (analogous) on the color wheel produces a smooth and soothing interior scheme. This green wall harmonizes perfectly with the blue sideboard and purple upholstery. Tip: Pick one color as the primary color and use two others for elements that pop.