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19 Popular Exterior House Colors for Fall 2023

Revive your house with one of these popular home exterior paint choices.

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Blue-Gray

Blues and grays have been a popular exterior paint color for the last decade. Now designers are combining the two for blue-gray tones that result in a welcoming color choice for home exteriors. The hue is a great complement to stonework and wood trim.

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An Unexpected Pairing

An emerging trend is to paint a home in two hues that normally wouldn’t be found in the same exterior color scheme. For example, try a gray paint on the siding with turquoise accents or a warm green with shutters in a cooler green hue.

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Pick Primary Exterior Home Colors

Mix and match reds, blues and yellows for your home’s exterior colors. Try a sunny yellow with a deep blue.

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Wood for Warmth

Warm up nearly any home’s exterior color with wood, which works extremely well when paired with a medium to dark color. And try wood shake siding, wood shutters or a wood garage door.

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Updated Yellow

Prepare your home for an exterior color update. Bright yellow is out, but deeper mustard yellows are trending. And mustard tones go well with both browns and whites as accent exterior home colors. So try Classic Gold (PPU6-17) from Behr.

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Try Stain

Instead of using a bold exterior color on your home’s all-over exterior. And try outdoor stain, which works well on a variety of home styles. Then use a bold pop of color on your home’s front door.

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Rich Greens

Greens, particularly sage and olive exterior color hues, work well with Craftsman-style homes. And while the color is rich, greens allow a home’s design to shine. So try Renwick Olive (SW 2815) from Sherwin-Williams.

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Classic White

White as an exterior color never goes out of style. And the classic look can be updated with a bold front door and colorful landscaping.

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Ocean Blues and Greens

Ocean blues, greens and aquas are a welcome update to the pale blues of yesterday. Prepare your home’s exterior for painting and try pairing a seaside aqua hue with ivory for refreshing look.

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Peaches and Cream

It’s not quite pink, not quite orange. Trending peach and apricot evoke a warm feel and work well in nearly every part of the country. And pair peach with black and white for a classic look, or try greens for an unexpected twist.

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Black

With the explosion of minimalist modern styles, layers of black are trending as a striking home exterior color. Blacks pair well with brick and wood and will work with both primary exterior home colors and grays for accents.

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Updated Neutrals

Classic exterior home colors such as tan and beige are getting an upgrade. And whether your home is a traditional Victorian, Colonial or a Craftsman bungalow, gray-beige or a warm tan will look nice. Try as Colonial Revival Stone (SW 2827) from Sherwin-Williams. And it pairs well with classic white and black, along with a door painted in a deep burgundy or a classic wood stain.

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Warm and Cool Tints

Light and easy warm greens, yellows and blues can make your home appear larger. Using the warmer tints of color themes with a simple white trim visually brings the home closer to the curb to make your home stand out in your neighborhood. Once you’ve selected a basic color, it’s easy to create many different and warmer versions within the same family. All you need to do is combine that color with a neutral in order to make it warmer or cooler, lighter or darker. This is known as tint and shade. Tint is lightening a color by adding white. Shade is darkening a color by adding black. Check out this resource on how to choose paint colors.

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Monochromatic

Monochromatic colors on the wheel are one basic color (hue), but have different values — lightness (tints) or darkness (shades). A dramatic and bold way to use the monochromatic paint trend is to paint your home all black. While contrasting trim and siding colors is typical, choosing monochromatic — especially black or gray with a darker or glossier black for the trim — really enhances the architectural and structural features of the home. Be careful when choosing your exterior paint colors in the store because they may appear lighter on the home exterior than on the paint chip in the store because of the natural lighting.

Plus: Exterior Painting Tips and Tricks

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Bold Color

Trim draws attention to your home’s architectural details. Dramatic exterior trim paint is one way to feature your home’s beautiful windows or doors. Try dark red trim, dark blue or black trim, or other bold trim colors for a classy exterior statement.

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Roof Color

The roof can be up to 40% of your home’s exterior. If you have to replace your roof, take the opportunity to consider your color choices. Bring home samples and see how they look with your other exterior colors.

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Tech-Inspired Colors

Senior Color Designer, Sue Kim of Valspar, believes 2019 will be all about high-intensity shades that mimic artificial light. “Smart technology in the home is driving the color experience differently,” Kim said. Twilight Mist from Valspar is a blue-lilac hue that pairs well with ultra white.

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Citrus

Bold and unexpected, citrus colors will be popular in 2019. Whether lime green or citrus orange, add something unexpected to your home’s decor this year. Citrus make a statement and are especially effective on an exterior door. “If you’re looking to make a change, look at the shades of colors that your neighbors have selected and avoid making the same choice,” said Bruce Schmidt, chief brand officer of CertaPro Painters.

These tips will help you paint a door perfectly.

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Sky Blue

Sky blue is a bit of a classic but it’s seeing a resurgence as an alternative to the darker earth tones that people like. Sky blue naturally pairs well with white trim, gutters and gray shingles. Plus the gray stonework like with this house, looks great, too!

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Best Exterior Home Color Combinations: 15 Top Picks

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Selecting a single color for your home’s exterior can be difficult enough, but trying to find two or more hues that work well together in a whole house color scheme makes the decision even more challenging. Whether your aim is to highlight architectural details or simply to find a complementary shade for shutters and trim, the choice is an important one.

“Color can make a big impact on the look of a house,” confirms architect Jim Rill, principal of Rill Architects, in Bethesda, Maryland. For inspiration, consider your home’s style and scale as well as architectural styles typical of your neighborhood and region. “The best exterior colors are contextual to their environment,” Rill observes. Here, 15 color scheme combinations that hit the mark.

1. Two-Tone Olive

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Deep natural colors that recede into the landscape are typical of Craftsman-style houses. For this renovation, Rill Architects chose a duo of Benjamin Moore olive greens: Gloucester Sage (HC-100) and Dakota Woods Green (2139-20). A yellow-orange stain on the front door adds a lighthearted dash of color. “Front doors should always have character and draw subtle attention to themselves,” Jim Rill points out.

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2. Straw and Sage

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“A balanced look always provides plenty of curb appeal,” says interior designer Kerrie Kelly, principal of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, in Sacramento, California. “Starting with a neutral shade in straw yellow sets a welcoming palette, while accents in sage green give a lively look to traditional architecture. This combination is an approachable classic year-round.”

3. Putty and Gray

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Older neighborhood dwellings guided the color choice for this Midwest home. “We chose a soft neutral for the body of the house that would allow it to stand out and yet still complement the other homes around it,” reports Kristen Schammel, interior designer for Highmark Builders, in Burnsville, Minnesota. “This exterior is simple, traditional, and admired!”

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4. Red and Black

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“Red is a classic color,” says interior designer Cindy McClure, owner of Grossmueller’s Design Consultants, in Washington, D. C. “I love using it on smaller homes because they handle the color so well. Black accents like the front door and shutters look great when set off by white trim.”

5. Gray and Blue

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“Gray is a great neutral that can match just about any style of home and is a beautiful complement to brick,” says Jackie Jordan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “The slightly more saturated shutters and door provide a sophisticated accent and bring in the tones of sky and sea.” Seen here are Sherwin-Williams’s Comfort Gray (SW 6205) and Rain (SW 6219).

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6. Green, Cream, and Burgundy

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“The combination of green, cream, and burgundy is a favorite for Victorian-style homes,” reports Erika Woelfel, director of color marketing for Behr Paints. “The bold color scheme gives this home a dramatic yet warm appearance. ” The trio of Behr colors used here are Ivy Wreath (QE-46), Terra Sol (QE-20), and Country Lane Red (QE-07).

7. Charcoal and Lime

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A wonderful way to make a bold color statement on modern houses—even the smallest ones—is to start with a strong neutral and add a bright pop of color on the front door. This home, designed by Ana Williamson Architect, in Menlo Park, California, combines two Benjamin Moore hues: Gunmetal (1602) for the siding and Tequila Lime (2028-30) on the door.

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8. Greige and Teal

Photo: Zillow Digs home in Edmonds, WA

You can still achieve a modern look without using shocking hues if those colors just aren’t for you. Here, greige—that’s gray and beige—with a teal door and natural wood and stone accents puts a modern spin on the traditional neighborhood home. This combination still looks warm and welcoming without feeling dated.

9. Blue, Red, and Tan

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Blue is a popular exterior color for homes in waterside settings like this one. Adding red and tan to highlight trim and architectural features was a eye-catching choice by designers at New Urban Home Builders, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The trio of hues also gives the lakefront compound a Scandinavian feel.

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10. Black and White

Photo: Zillow Digs home in Laguna Beach, CA

Black and white never goes out of style. Whether you have an old home or a new build, this classic combo looks fresh forever—plus it really pops against a green lawn.

11. Black and Taupe

Photo: Zillow Digs home in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

A twist on the traditional black and white color scheme. If crisp white and classic black looks classy, swapping in taupe warms up the look and brings a touch of warmth and coziness to your home exterior.

RELATED: Buyer’s Guide: The Best Exterior Paints

12. Yellow and Blue

Photo: Zillow Digs home in Coronado, CA

Some might think that a double dose of primary colors is too bold for a house, but when executed with finesse, it’s a real charmer. Here, aqua blue and mellow yellow keeps play off each other for a quaint effect.

13. Brown and Sand

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Nearby houses inspired the color scheme of this charming home. “The sandy color on top resembles the muted tones common on neighboring houses,” says architect David Neiman, of Neiman Taber Architects, in Seattle, Washington. “The brown is a darker complement that provides a strong visual base. Red window frames add an extra punch of color.”

RELATED: 12 Exterior Paint Colors That’ll Help Sell Your House

14. Turquoise and White

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Turquoise is a fun choice for those who live in warmer climates; it evokes sunny skies and the sea. If you’re nervous that it’s too bold of a color for your neighborhood, cool it down with white accents. When used in combination, the palette is bright and cheerful.

15. Taupe, Red, and White

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Honor the history of your home with a simple palette. The white columns maintain the old house charm, but the soft taupe and red give it a 21st-century twist.

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A version of this article appeared first on BobVila.com on June 11, 2018.

Trendy colors 2022 and how to apply them in the interior

The palette plays a key role in the interior: the general atmosphere in the house and the psycho-emotional state of the residents depend on it. If you are planning a renovation this year, then in search of inspiration, we suggest studying the latest trends - you will definitely find something interesting in them. Pantone's Color of the Year 2022, neutrals and deep natural tones - in this article we have collected the most trendy shades that will suit different styles, decorate your home and inspire unusual design ideas.

Trend colors 2022

Neutrals
– Creamy
— Olive
— Angelic white
— Greige
Bright
— Periwinkle
— Malachite
— Deep blue
— Sunny yellow

The trend for a calm natural palette, on which the eye “rests”, was fixed several years ago and is unlikely to lose its relevance in the near future. The house should be a cozy and safe fortress, where it is easy to relax and recuperate after a stressful day. This year, pay attention to light and warm colors that are associated with nature or delicious food.

Creamy

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Cream Butter Cream - A light beige shade with yellowish undertones, perfect for decorating rooms with north-facing windows or just where there is not enough sun. This is the most fashionable color for walls in the interior in 2022 - on matte surfaces it will give a pleasant enveloping effect and a feeling of the presence of sunlight in the room even on a cloudy day. In addition to finishing, cream is suitable for upholstery of upholstered furniture and textiles - coupled with tactilely pleasant fabrics, you will get an even more comfortable and at the same time elegant atmosphere.

What to combine with

Since creamy beige has a pronounced warm undertone, combine it with any colors that match it in color temperature. You can use neutrals (like light gray or pure white), but don't go into obvious coldness - such a contrast will look unnatural and break the harmony of the palette.

Best partners for this shade:

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Olive

If you like green, take a closer look at the olive among dozens of its variations. This warm noble tone will fit into a variety of styles and add comfort to the atmosphere.

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By itself, olive also varies: from deep green to almost yellow, like butter. It is associated with stability and at the same time optimism, freshness, novelty. For a neutral interior, choose lighter and more diluted tones. Olive green can be walls, a kitchen set, accent furniture (for example, a sofa in the living room or a closet in the hallway), decor. Best suited for eco-style, contemporary, boho, neoclassical.

What to combine with

The color of olives feels good surrounded by a variety of colors:

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Angelic White

This is a soft and warm version of white with yellowish beige undertones.

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It will be especially relevant for small apartments with a small number of windows, as it visually expands the space and fills the room with light. It can be taken as the basis of a palette in any style: from classic to scandi and minimalism. So that the interior does not look too “sterile”, it is better to dilute it with more saturated colors.

What to combine with

Like other achromats, white is perfectly combined with any shades. But just as in the case of cream, it is important to select partners according to temperature. Matches:

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CE suitable for the role of the base. This combination even has a special name - grage.

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Visually, this variant of gray resembles a bird's wing - it turns out a soft, natural and at the same time a deep shade that will create a chamber and cozy atmosphere in the room. Suitable for neutral finishes that will emphasize brighter or textured interior elements without interrupting them or drawing attention to themselves.

What to pair with

Grey-beige can be combined with anything:

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If you prefer rich and active colors, bright colors in the interior are also in trend in 2022.

Periwinkle

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Speaking of what color is in fashion now, in 2022 it will certainly be Veri Peri (otherwise it is called periwinkle). A rather rich and deep shade of purple appeared quite recently - it was created at the Pantone Institute and immediately proclaimed the color of the year. You can use it in different ways: from decor to finishing materials. But since this tone is complex, and violet in the interior is, in principle, treated with caution, it is better to start with local solutions: for example, lay a set of bed linen in the bedroom or paint part of the wall in periwinkle - the color block is now just in trend.

What to combine with
The best companions for Veri Peri:

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Malachite is a trendy color in the interior-2022 take a closer look at the natural colors of precious stones.

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Unlike olive or herbal, malachite has a blue undertone. This is a cool version of green that looks luxurious and elegant, visually making any interior more expensive. It feels good on any pronounced textures: stone imitation, leather, velvety fabric, embossed wallpaper, decorative panels, etc. Most often it is used locally: for furniture, textiles or decor. If you love a bright finish, for example, choose malachite for one accent wall.

What to pair with

Choose other colors based on the color temperature of this variation of green. Will fit:

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Deep Blue

Although blue is often viewed with suspicion (believed to be dreary and blues in large quantities), it is one of the hottest colors in 2022.

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Choose deep natural tones: ocean waters, stormy seas, clear skies or pre-storm clouds. The best option is to use blue as an accent: for example, in decor or textiles. You can use this color in decoration, but it is better to do it locally so that the room does not have an oppressive and gloomy atmosphere. Be sure to dilute it with lighter and more refreshing tones that will add air to the interior and balance the dense blue tone.

What to combine with

The most successful combinations will be prompted by nature itself. Assembling the palette, focus on natural landscapes. So, blue will organically complement:

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Sunny yellow

The easiest way to cheer yourself up and bring bright colors into your home is to add a rich yellow tint to the interior.

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At its peak this year, the natural warm version, reminiscent of warming sunlight, is something that is now especially lacking. Such yellow is suitable for any room, whether it is a small kitchen, a nursery or a bathroom. You can use it as you like: in decoration, for furniture or decor. If you want to make yellow walls, you should first check the color on the paints so that it looks in life the way you intended.

What to combine with

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Colors in the interior 2023: fashion trends

If you want to know what colors will be popular in interior design in 2023, this material is for you. Designers are increasingly leaning towards cheerful and invigorating hues, a playful palette of wildflowers and natural earthy tones.

Classic neutrals like gray and white are starting to fade into the background. For modern interiors, more and more often chooses warmer and enveloping shades, such as cream, coffee, brown, terracotta. The most important source of inspiration for interior designers is still nature, in all its rich and bold colors. Green of all shades begins to replace neutral tones, and rich blue becomes the main symbol of calm and confidence.

Modern interiors become more optimistic and expressive. Pastel colors are rapidly growing in popularity, especially muted ones: powdery purples, dirty pinks and desaturated yellows. Refreshing bright colors give energy and fun.

Modern design breaks the rules and does it with confidence. The palette is expanding to include combinations that were previously considered unthinkable. Increasingly, there are projects with non-standard color combinations, for example, blue and orange, emerald and dark blue, lilac and mustard. Various shades of turquoise and purple are gaining popularity.

We show you 10 living room color trends for 2023 and hope you find colors and combinations that will inspire you.

Intense neutrals

Soothing shades are still popular: rich browns, soft creamy notes, greenish grays. They help create a sophisticated and soothing space, and in 2023 we will see more of the deeper neutrals.

Discreet color palettes combined with tactile textures and natural materials create a special atmosphere. Such shades are the perfect frame for stylish and discreet accessories. In combination with textured textiles, they make the room warmer and more comfortable.

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Green and Blue

Along with rich browns and pale creams, the color choices in 2023 will be dominated by brighter colors inspired by nature. Fresh, invigorating shades of blue and green blend surprisingly well with each other. These cold tones can be offset by softer details in muddy pink or warm caramel.

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Muted pastels

Cheerful and warm pastels are the main interior color trend for 2023. If the palettes of pink and purple seem a little too sweet and glamorous for you, why not take a look at the more mature, muted hues.

Pictured is an interior created by the Swiss studio Note, which combines a richness of muted tones. The designers have developed an eight-tone color scheme that complements the yellow paint on the walls. The result is a harmonious rich color scheme, the room organically combines shades of purple, pink, gray-green and yellow.

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Wood is no longer white

More and more designers are moving away from using pure white on wood surfaces. Instead of bright white elements, softer shades come: stone gray, rich green or dark brown. One trend is to choose a bright color for the baseboard and door frame that contrasts with the pattern of the wallpaper. Black and dark gray tones look great on wood products and skirting boards. The dark color contrasts beautifully with the delicate, beautiful wallpaper and gives the room a modern feel.

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A mix of warm and cold

If you want to update a room with pink walls, pay attention to the lavender shade. The delicate combination of pink and beige makes the room warm, while the contrasting window in cool tones creates enough complexity to give the interior character.

Mixing cool and warm colors in the same room can be quite a challenge. It is important that the colors are combined with the palette of materials. Wood is considered neutral and can be safely inscribed in any color combination.

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Invigorating Orange

Orange has a special place in interior design trends 2023. It can be spicy and energetic or more subdued, terracotta. You can opt for softer hues for a sophisticated interior or go for explosive orange for a Seventies look.

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Spice Color

At the peak of popularity are discreet spicy colors with an earthy aesthetic. Neutrals can be paired with warm muddy browns or rich spice colors. A rich brownish-red color fits perfectly into the autumn palette.

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Calm blue

Dark colors are becoming more and more popular, in 2023 this trend will continue. Designers are increasingly leaning towards darker shades in the blue palette primarily because blue pairs easily with a variety of other colors, from cool architectural grays to hot pinks, tobacco tones, and precious greens like emerald and malachite. If you want to create a very personal and intimate space, look no further than the color of the midnight sky.

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Pale Violet

This soft shade is making its way into fashion and interior design. If you like pale purple, you can take inspiration from this interior by Australian designer Simone Haack. The chalky purple wall hue makes a great backdrop for monochrome furniture, objects, and artwork.

This soft and pleasant shade is great for a functional space, which is why designers expect it to become one of the most popular kitchen colors.


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