Kimberly Olson

2 months ago | entertainment.howstuffworks.com | Kimberly Olson

By: Kimberly Olson | Split complementary colors are the perfect mix of contrast and harmony, offering a dynamic twist on the classic complementary color scheme. Instead of pairing two colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel, a split complementary color scheme uses one base color and the two colors adjacent to its complement. The result? A vibrant, eye-catching palette with less visual tension than traditional complements. Pairing split complementary colors offers you the...

2 months ago | entertainment.howstuffworks.com | Kimberly Olson

The Science Behind Muted Colors Muted colors are created by reducing the saturation of hues, making them less vibrant and more subdued. This is achieved by mixing a color with grey, white, black or its complementary color. For example, adding grey to yellow creates a dulled mustard tone, while mixing orange with blue reduces its intensity to a warm brown.

May 3, 2024 | diablomag.com | Linda Lenhoff |Rachel Orvino |Ian Stewart |Kimberly Olson

Every May, Diablo honors exceptional women who are leaders in their fields—women for whom innovation is second nature and no challenge is too daunting. Below, we celebrate six such trailblazers who have made their marks in wide-ranging sectors, from education and the arts to health care and business. We are inspired by their thought leadership and proud to call them our East Bay neighbors.

Feb 14, 2024 | wish.org | Kimberly Olson

When Nick was 10 years old, he was playing a winking game with his dad. “I remember asking him, ‘Why do I see better out of my right eye than my left eye?’” Nick says. “As a kid, you kick [better] with your right foot or your left foot, and I just thought that I was right-eyed.”The question prompted Nick’s parents to take him to an eye doctor, who found that his left retina was nearly white from lack of blood.

Sep 29, 2023 | diablomag.com | Kimberly Olson

About 12 years ago, Marci Rodgers was driving and suddenly got confused about where she was. “That was the first indication that there was something wrong,” remembers her husband, Geoff Rodgers. Over time, her cognitive slips became more frequent. Marci was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease—early-onset, as her symptoms arrived in her forties—sending the Pleasanton couple into an unfamiliar world. As the pandemic arrived, her cognitive decline steepened.