I would have the lights dimmed, and have sound effects of rain falling on pavement playing loudly.
True A special case of contrast of hue is contrast of warm and cold colors. The way the human eye works, cold colors appear to be more distant, while warmer colors appear to be closer. This means that it is a good idea to use a warm color for a symbol or menu, and to use the cold colors for backgrounds.
Ask yourself What technical elements can a film director manipulate to achieve the final product, conveying his ideology and vision?