I also have trouble putting colors together. The owners of the quilt shops that I frequent know that I sometimes need help and they are more than willing to assist me. I try to go to their shops when it is a slow time for them - mid-afternoon. Also, I go with plenty of time so that they can stop helping me and assist others. I find that they have such a sense of color that they can help pull fabrics even if it is not a color scheme they like.