Either the tones are all subdued, or if any are intense and positive, then all (or almost all) are so.

Intense red occurs in two fragments of patterned bricks found by Mr.Layard.It is balanced by intense blue, and accompanied in each case by a full brown and a clear white, while in one case it is further accompanied by a pale green, which has a very good effect.

A similar red appears on a design figured by M.Botta.Its accompaniments are white, black, and full yellow.

Where lilac occurs, it is balanced by its complementary color, yellow, or by yellow and orange, and further accompanied by white.

It is noticeable also that bright hues are not placed one against the other, but are separated by narrow bands of white, or brown and white.