Accent color for gray and black
design experts' favorite color pairings |
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Choosing accent colors for gray is an art form that is explained perfectly here. When decorating any room in your home, you might feel like there's something missing and that could well be an accent color. This technique of adding in an unexpected shade in small areas of the room is one of the quickest ways to add drama to a space, while creating a harmonious scheme.
Decorating with gray has been de rigueur in interior design for many years now. Undeniably the enduring neutral, this cool color adds a sophisticated edge, elegance and a refinement to a room, and is a go-to for anyone who wants an easy-to-live with tone that's easy to color scheme and redecorate around, but what are the accent colors for gray?
Getting accent color ideas spot on isn’t always simple. Here, design experts tell us their favorite no-fail, classic and brave accent colors for gray, plus color trends and room color ideas for the year ahead.
Accent colors for gray
We’ve asked a panel of industry experts for their views on what accent colors work well with gray for them – using a color wheel will help you get it right.
1. Pair gray with yellow in an entryway
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Paint ideas are the perfect way to transform a space quickly and easily, adding personality and character to create an inspired interior, says Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene .
'Natural wood and textures combine beautifully with more neutral interiors, tonal in color, they add an additional layer of depth and interest,' says Ruth Mottershead. 'Adding a sliver of a brighter shade such as ‘Marigold’, which looks fantastic as a thick stripe echoing the architectural line of the balustrade, will really lift the space and give a revitalizing color highlight.'
2. Team maroon with a pale gray to add depth
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'Decorating with gray is a versatile color to scheme with as it can carry cooler and warmer tones such green, blue and pinks which can successfully offset and balance other colors,' says Katie Lion, senior interior designer at Kitesgrove .
'Here we wanted to draw upon the warmer pink undertones on the gray fabric headboard and balance this with a rich maroon to add depth and interest in the space. This balance of gray and maroon work particularly well in a bedroom as it is warm and enveloping without overpowering the space.'
3. Choose caramel for an inviting feel
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'Caramel works well with almost everything,' says Lindye Galloway, founder and chief creative officer at Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop . 'I specifically love the way it works with gray but it can also be complementary to white, off-white, brown, blush, even yellow, teal, and orange. The color combination of gray and caramel makes a space feel very inviting in most settings, and works extremely well in Mid-century modern spaces with rich caramel wood furniture.'
4. Offset mid-grays with ivory in a contemporary space
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Although there has been a move towards bolder colors, beige and neutral flooring remain at the heart of most homes; providing a perfect base whilst allowing design enthusiasts to be adventurous and creative in the rest of their space.
'Gray interiors have become increasingly popular over recent years, with gray flooring giving a scheme a base that can easily be brightened or toned down with furniture and accessories,' says Punam Chada, carpet buyer at Carpetright .
5. For a smart contemporary edge, choose off-black
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Daring and decadent, black bedroom ideas can be difficult to get right, but once mastered, they can add an elegant confidence to your space like no other color, especially when paired with gray.
'If you’re looking for something contemporary, black is a good way to go,' says George Miller, home designer at Neptune . 'Painted woodwork is a nice means of exploring this accent color – our off-black shade Charcoal really modernizes our classic Wardley four poster bed. We’ve also welcomed a new Warm Black paint to our collection, it's deep, enveloping and a little softer than other blacks.'
6. Create contrast with barely black, slate gray and coral
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As well as working well with whites that lift, neutral shades can also be easily combined with darker colors, and this is a great way to bring warmth and intimacy to any space.
Darker colors work really well in small rooms with very little light to create a sense of coziness.
'Here ‘Basalt’ seems almost black and balances beautifully with ‘French Grey Pale’, a fabulous alternative to white that is neither too warm nor too cold and therefore very flexible in lots of different lights and spaces, whilst 'Orange Aurora' brings a touch of coral to the painted stool, and is a welcome splash of contrasting color,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene .
7. Play with light and dark for a striking look
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Steel gray and stone are an excellent combination if you wish to create a contemporary feel. This rustic dining room has a mixture of classic and modern style furniture so painting the walls in two shades carries that design aspect through perfectly. Painting the darker color on the bottom half of the walls grounds the look and makes the room still feel spacious.
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Warm a mid-gray bedroom with mustard(Image credit: Neptune)
'Gray bedroom ideas have been a popular choice for interiors for some time as it pairs well with so many other colors, although settling on accents isn’t always easy, ochre shades, like our Mustard paint and Isla Finch velvet, will soften any cold undertones that your grey scheme may have,' says George Miller, home designer at Neptune .
9. Use a winning combination of blue and gray
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Thanks to the tonal versatility of these universally loved colors, blue and gray pair beautifully together for your kitchen color ideas. 'For example, Mylands’ deep blue Bond Street™ No. 219, shown here in a striking space by Middleton Kitchens, is a bold and intense color and it pairs perfectly with neutral colors, particularly lighter shades of gray, which help to counter balance the visual impact of the deep blue,' says Dominic Mylands, CEO of Mylands .
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Try charcoal gray with a gentle green for a calming bathroom(Image credit: Little Greene)
For a calm and relaxing gray bathroom idea, charcoal grays such as ‘Vulcan’ provide a cocooning sense of warmth. It contrasts perfectly with the white elements within this bathroom, creating a spa-like feel, keeping it fresh and elegant. 'At the other end of the spectrum, it also pairs very well with a muted green, such as ‘Livid’, shown here on the bath and window sill,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director at Little Greene .
What accent color goes with gray?
The best accent colors that go with gray are the ones that sing out. Surprisingly, you can go very wrong when decorating with grey. For example, a one-grey scheme will look flat and uninviting, so ensure you introduce other grays, neutrals and warmer shades with accent colors, layering and texture in interior design. Equally, decorating with gray and primary colors or pastel colors will look wrong – the best matches are earthy, natural shades that add an element of warmth to your scheme.
Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.
20 Colors That Go With Gray
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Keep it neutral—or not.
By Emma Bazilian and Hadley Mendelsohn
Christian Harder
There's a right shade of gray for any room, from the palest silver to dark charcoal.
Designers love the chameleon-like hue for its ability to lean warm, cool, or simply strike the perfect balance between the two. The best grays also change with the light throughout the day, adding depth and visual interest to your interior. Gray's neutral character also makes it the ideal partner for other colors. Whether you're looking to create a serene tone-on-tone environment or find a piece of furniture that'll really stand out, here are some of our favorite colors to pair with gray.
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Light Green
Philip Smith was in search of a table when “a friend of mine’s mother passed," he says, adding, "I adored her, and when my friend went through her things she said, ‘there’s a table here with your name on it! I was nearly in tears.” The gray-blue patina looks beautiful next to the chrome chairs and green-gray wall paint.
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Bright Orange
Atelier ND transformed a stair landing into a special reading nook with vintage Ligne Roset chair (it was the only thing that would fit under the sloped ceiling!) and then color-blocked with electric orange and complementary gray-green paint color.
Bjorn Wallander
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Black and Greige
Light griege, black accents, and brass fixtures create a beautiful, polished mood in this living room designed by Ray Attanasio.
Frank Frances Studio
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Marigold
We're loving the pops of jewel tones in this living room designed by Courtney McLeod. Bold shades of marigold and magenta are softened by the warm gray walls.
Paul Raeside
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Sapphire
The gray, swirling clouds in Anne Hepfer's dining room—papered in a Cole & Son Fornasetti print—feel anything but bleak with the addition of punchy blues.
Christian Harder
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Light Pink and Brass
Gold and coral tones warm up the charcoal sofa and light gray painted walls in this living room designed by Alison Victoria.
Patrick Cline
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Orchid
With its vibrant purple rug and charcoal gray cabinets, this Nicole Fuller-designed office makes work feel like play.
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Fern Green
Verdant, leafy green and trelliswork makes this pale gray office designed by Joe Lucas feel like an enchanted garden.
Bjorn Wallander
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Hot Pink and Orange
A dose of muted pewter grounds the bold pink and orange textiles in Molster's bedroom.
Paul Raeside
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Sky Blue
Pale-blue bedding and silk-wrapped walls make this bedroom designed by Michael Maher an utterly serene escape.
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Russet
Walls and ceiling in Benjamin Moore's Nightfall—an almost-black shade of charcoal—provide a moody backdrop for the russet red sofa in Andrew Flesher's 300-year-old Westchester colonial.
David A. Land
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Gold
In House Beautiful's 2019 Whole Home, design whiz Vern Yip showed how deep shades of golden yellow and brass can add glamour to layers of gray.
Björn Wallander
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Rose
Designer Janie Molster's Richmond, VA, home has a base of soft gray.
The antique settee is covered in Schumacher’s Gainsborough pink velvet. The armchair is Lee Industries, and the chandelier is antique.
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Neutrals
David Frazier divided the main living room into two distinct zones, one for lounging and visiting, and one for dining and working. The large pendant light and antique pieces personalize the more generic bones of the building, and a super-light shade of gray paint makes for a more interesting impression than plain white.
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Taupe
Jeff Andrews used a spectrum of warm grays and taupes to keep his living room feeling cozy, not cold.
Victoria Pearson
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White
A neutral-toned bedroom by Frances Merrill of Reath Designs captures Ojai, California’s laid-back vibe. “This couple made it clear that they wanted a very calm bedroom,” she says. “It’s quiet, but with a focus on texture. It really does feel like such an escape.”
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Brass
Sheets of unlacquered brass warm up this Brooklyn kitchen designed by Asa Barak and Garrow Kedigian.
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Cerulean
Midcentury furniture with custom cerulean upholstery energize a quiet gray study designed by Wesley Moon.
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Navy
The quiet gray palette of a San Francisco row house “allows for strong punches of color,” explains Benjamin Dhong, who used navy-and-white nautical accents in this bedroom.
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Brown
Boston designer Nina Farmer used rich tones of brown and sepia to warm up the Phlip Jeffries silk-and-abaca-clad bedroom of this historic Boston house.
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Emma Bazilian Senior Features Editor Emma Bazilian is a writer and editor covering interior design, market trends and culture.
Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior design editor and the co-host and executive producer of the podcast Dark House.
Gray in the interior > color combination (psychology, range of color combinations)
Let's break the stereotype about 50 shades of gray and tell you what and how to combine it with.
For a long time, gray was associated with boring offices and government offices, but modern designers have found its secret power - to reveal muted shades and dull too bright ones. Simply put, be the perfect backdrop. Today gray is a welcome guest in the house. Like any other guest, he has his own characteristics. We will talk about them further. nine0003
Psychological perception of gray
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Until the beginning of the 19th century, gray was a favorite color of aristocrats and was associated with noble luxury. Today it evokes conflicting feelings: on the one hand, it is harmony, calmness and stability, on the other, fatigue, boredom and melancholy.
Gray suits people with a fast pace of life. It slows down the nervous system and calms. Color affects the functioning of the brain, helps to look at the problem without emotions, with a clear head.
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The gray color has few devoted admirers and ardent haters - even here it remains neutral. Although pragmatists and rationalists sometimes prefer gray to everything else. But for people prone to depression, gray should be avoided - it will not give them anything but an oppressed state.
Shades of gray
Gray is infinitely versatile. For proof, we suggest refreshing the memory of school drawing lessons. Neutral gray is obtained by mixing black and white. This border color is associated with purity and freshness. Depending on the proportions, we get darker or lighter shades. nine0003
To get warm and cold shades of gray, add a mixture of diametrically opposite colors to black and white - red and blue, blue and orange, yellow and purple, or let's combine the famous trio of red, green and blue.
As promised, we are destroying the ingrained stereotype - there are more than 50 shades of gray.
And even more than 250. Alas, their exact number cannot be calculated using the most cunning mathematical calculations. But most of the shades have very poetic names, which arose mainly due to associations: London fog, thundercloud, wet stone, river mother-of-pearl. nine0003
What colors go with
Gray is the new beige, designers say. It, like other neutral colors (white, black, beige, brown, ivory) is combined with all shades of the color wheel. Moreover, gray brings harmony to the interior - it highlights muted tones, and balances too saturated tones. Let's look at the most popular combinations and solutions.
1. Gray and beige
Combination of practical gray and warm beige at the peak of popularity. Their mixture gave the world a new fashionable color - greydzh (from the English gray - gray and beige - beige). It looks best in the bedroom or living room, creating a cozy and calm atmosphere.
We love the combination of light gray and ivory. It turns out soft and sophisticated. If desired, it can be diluted with color accents, interesting textures or patterned textiles. nine0003
2. Gray and pink
Gray and pink complement and emphasize each other: the first becomes less formal, the second acquires the missing expressiveness.
The combination of caramel pink and light gray is perfect for a nursery or a small living room. White and beige will help to shade the primary colors.
Do you want to express your interior? Graphite and mauve will help you out. Usually gray is the background, but in this case, distribute the saturated active colors evenly. nine0003
3. Gray and yellow
The combination of gray and yellow requires careful handling.
They look good together, but in some combinations they are not friendly with each other. Designers have been trying to reconcile this couple since the 60s of the last century.
Yellow color improves brain activity and improves mood, so diluting it with a neutral gray interior is a great solution. However, the combination of bright yellow and dark gray can create a tense atmosphere, while the combination of light gray and pastel yellow can look dull, as seen in the photo above. nine0003
Yellow catches the eye. Make it an accent and dilute it with another color (for example, green or black), and diversify the gray background with white. You get an impressive combination of two primary and two accent colors.
4. Gray and blue
Gray and blue is a rather strict combination. It looks great in your home office or bathroom.
Blue color calms and suppresses aggression, and also increases concentration. Take note - the darker the blue, the lighter the gray should be. And vice versa. nine0003
5. Gray and red
Red is quite aggressive and can cause irritation, so the combination of gray and red also requires caution. It's for an amateur. For example, the union of dark red and graphite looks very beautiful and elegant, but it does not smell of comfort here. Try to add details - the result will surprise you.
Gray and red are suitable for bathroom decoration. The combination of a gray background, red accessories and white glossy plumbing looks impressive. Most importantly, keep in mind the rule - accent red should occupy about 10% of the color gamut. nine0003
Another successful combination is cream/beige/coffee au lait + light gray + shallow shades of red. This is a simple recipe for creating a very delicate and unusual interior.
Gray color in the interior of the kitchen
For a small kitchen, choose light gray, gray-blue or gray-beige tones. They visually increase the space and refresh the interior. Dark shades are best not to use. The exception is an accent wall in a well-lit room. nine0003
Gray walls and floors make a great backdrop for bright furniture. Warm colors (especially yellow, orange and olive) create a cozy atmosphere and promote appetite. Dishes and textiles will help to add more rich colors.
Gray kitchen design has many advantages, but also disadvantages. For convenience, we have compiled a small table.
Gray living room interior
The atmosphere of the living room should be conducive to rest, relaxation and unhurried conversations.
Gray does a great job with these functions, but there is a risk of making the environment dull.
3-4 bright spots of color are enough to solve the problem. It can be furniture, indoor plants, paintings, figurines. For the greatest contrast, use bright and juicy shades: orange, red, green, purple, blue.
Gray - the color of metal and concrete. These materials look good in contrast with upholstered furniture, carpets and wooden textures, so it is suitable for decorating a living room in a minimalist, loft or high-tech style. nine0003
Gray color in the interior of the bedroom
Neutral, calm gray color protects from external negative influences and strong irritants, and also reduces stress levels. What is not a weighty reason to choose it for decorating a bedroom?
We already know that gray is the perfect partner for brighter shades.
However, each combination is unique and affects the individual differently. When choosing a color scheme, first of all think about the atmosphere you want to create. Here are some popular bedroom combinations:
- gray + green soothe
- gray + blue create a harmonious atmosphere
- gray + yellow fill the room with warmth, cheer up
- gray + white create a feeling of cleanliness and freshness
- gray + pink create a slightly playful, romantic atmosphere
Despite its reputation, gray is versatile, practical, has many shades and goes well with most colors. Yes, sometimes he is capricious and requires a competent approach. But which one of us is perfect? Just pay attention to his humble persona and you will be pleasantly surprised. nine0003
Gray in the interior: the best color combinations and 50 examples with photos
Gray is called the “new beige”: against a discreet background, accent colors and textures that organize space appear brighter.
Only for some reason in the photo in glossy interiors with basic gray captivate from the first minutes, but in practice it turns out a boring depressive closet or a chaotic scatter of colors. Despite the wide range of compatibility, gray is not friendly with all shades, but only with some. The main thing is to get into the right tone and build a harmonious interior palette. nine0003
Matching the base hue to the light level
The quirks of gray are due to the influence of lighting. Mixing black and white spectrums creates an endless variety of shades of gray, replacing each other. Basic gray is best revealed in brightly lit rooms.
The same shade looks different: in a darkened room, gray walls seem almost black, and in a sunny room they turn white before your eyes. Therefore, in the decoration of shaded rooms, light, light colors are preferred, and in sun-drenched rooms, cool shades of gray with blue and purple notes, which muffle the burning rays of the sun and visually expand the space.
As a rule, finishing wall surfaces in gray is practiced in rooms oriented to the south or east, in other cases it is better to choose white and pastel colors for wall decoration, and keep gray for upholstery of upholstered furniture and textiles. nine0003 eleven
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Light gray upholstered furniture and natural wood - an island of comfort in a darkened room. Photo: Instagram stunning_details
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Concrete and rustic wood are a harmonious union of industry and nature. Photo: Instagram projecthomedesign
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Minimalist cabinetry: three gray walls play with textured accents. Photo: Instagram wise_interiors
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A bright ceiling is a clever technique for brightening dark walls. Photo: Instagram cooper_interiors_nj
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So many flashy prints and textures in one room: only basic gray will endure everything! Photo: Instagram chattel_staging_designs
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The least sensitive to lighting changes are light and translucent shades of gray with a silvery and pearly sheen.
Such tones are often seen in unpainted concrete walls. The expressive texture of concrete goes well with amber and reddish wood and straw or rattan wicker furniture.
Gray color in monochrome interiors
The tone of the gray background affects the perception of partner colors. For example, pure white, which is usually positioned as universal, surrounded by dark gray walls can seem dirty. To avoid an unpleasant effect, give preference to "sweet white" with an admixture of yellow - creamy and creamy, and use soft gray tones for wall decoration and furniture upholstery. nine0003
Gray and black are common in high-tech style, but the interior will not look gloomy if you increase the area of reflective surfaces and add shine. Chrome-plated and silver-plated fittings, glossy and matte facades, transparent glass, mirrors and polished floors act as traps for the rays.
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Mirrored surfaces and crystal ennoble gray walls.
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Monochrome high-tech kitchen design - refined simplicity and elegant austerity. Photo: Instagram studioarchigami
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The restrained palette of the living room allows you to focus on the witty play of ornament and texture. Photo: Instagram hiddenhomeinteriors
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Light-colored wood softens cold gray-white prints. Photo: Instagram amyspearinginteriors
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Slate tones work well with graphic prints. Photo: Instagram furnituredotcom
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Design projects inspired by the luxury of palace classics and modern, gold, copper and bronze accents are mixed with a strict duet of gray and black.
Gilded openwork forging is a bold statement that needs a solid gray rear. Photo: Instagram homeinspideas
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Only supportive gray can reconcile gold and copper in one interior! Photo: Instagram homeinspideas
Smooth transitions between different shades of gray bring life to monochrome design projects.
Paint perpendicular walls in different shades with a difference of 2-3 tones, or beat the gradient effect with the layout from bottom to top from dark to light.
Combinations with cool colors
The gray color belongs to the natural palette and coexists perfectly with the cool colors of the natural range. An elegant tandem of gray with blue and blue is one of the most popular combinations that finds application in various areas of interior design. Neoclassic loves clean, fresh hues, while delicate powdery tones with common mauve and pearl nuances create a nostalgic vintage vibe. nine0003
Intense turquoise paired with gray will make the marine surroundings more convincing, while faded blue, purple and lavender hues against the background of whitewashed walls and floors begin to ooze the scent of blooming Provence.
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Blurred lines between blue and gray give the living room a mysterious look.
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Welcoming neoclassical living room: bright blue window openings stand out against the gray walls. Photo: Instagram roomstogo
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Violet color patches emphasize the delicate pearl shade of the sofa upholstery. Photo: Instagram roomstogo
An indigo accent wall and matching curtains wrap a twilit gray bedroom in an aura of mystery. Photo: Instagram glaminteriordesign
Shaded purple is a complex but interesting partner for gray and fawn. Photo: Instagram homeinspideas
Cheerful green accents surrounded by matte gray walls are also quite refreshing, but they act softer and calm the nerves, especially if live plants are used as decor. In modern interiors, combinations of gray with complex green tones are in great demand - coniferous, olive, pistachio, mint or lime color. Complex concentrated colors, such as violet and magenta, are recommended to be used in doses and with sufficient artistic justification.
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An unexpected intrusion of accent green: the painted inner walls of the bookcase relieved the living room of unnecessary severity. Photo: Instagram stunning_details
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Living plants are the only decorative item that the ascetic Zen style does not resist. Photo: Instagram thelivingedit_online
Bright partner colors match the light gray finish. Photo: Instagram homeinspideas
Combinations with warm colors
Contrasting bright colors are more difficult for modest gray to get along with, so their use is limited to the role of accents, and the most saturated warm tones - red, orange and bright yellow must be balanced with neutral intermediary colors - white, cream, beige. Muted shades of yellow - apricot, sand, mustard - are more accommodating. nine0003
Gray has a difficult relationship with earth tones. With light browns, beiges and woods, there is usually no problem, especially if you choose a deep shade of gray a couple darker than brown.
Chocolate and fawn tones work well with medium gray metallic shades.
Perhaps, of all the warm colors, pink coexists best of all with gray - from the wild fuchsia color to the delicate powdery shades that have become the hallmark of the romantic shabby chic style. nine0003 13
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The successful introduction of red into the peaceful palette of the kitchen-dining room. Photo: Instagram bestlaminate
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Masterful use of Art Nouveau accents. Photo: Instagram spearsrealtygroup
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Muted yellow in the design of the soft corner: warms without burning. Photo: Instagram roomstogo
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An elegant combination of three color spots - yellow, brown and green. Photo: Instagram roomstogo
Powdered grays and pinks in a shabby chic palette.
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Abstract painting serves as a convenient tool for combining accents. Photo: Instagram besame.mucho.mx
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Opposites attract: delicate pink and brutal gray have become an exemplary couple. Photo: Instagram cactuscactusgreen
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Let's summarize
Now let's summarize our observations in the gray compatibility table with other colors.
| Lucky combinations | Controversial combinations |
|---|---|
| grey-blue/blue | grey-violet |
| grey-green | indigo gray |
| grey-yellow | grey-red |
| grey-pink/purple | grey-orange |
| grey-white-black | gray-brown |
As you can see, with all its whims, the gray color is extremely convenient - there are simply no unsuccessful combinations with it, and you just need to think a little about controversial combinations.
