Uncommon Color Combos That look Surprisingly Good Together
We have a confession — we’re starting to find the surplus of neutral and all-white decor flooding our Pinterest feeds slightly exhausting. Don’t get us wrong, neutrals are necessary, but we’re craving the unexpected. For example, few people think of pairing black and yellow together when designing their space, or purple and green, but when done right, these strange combinations can have a refreshing effect on a space.
Read on to see some interesting takes on color and discover what could be your next intriguing combination!
1. Teal-Green + Navy + Red:
When pairing colors in the same family, you typically think of contrasting lighter shades with darker shades or pairing two shades that are very similar. This kitchen couples bold and dark colors — navy flooring, cabinetry and an almost green table have a surprisingly pretty effect that’s not too loud. Red accents further complement the boldness of the space.
2. Coral + Emerald Green:
Coral is often considered a softer shade of pink but when paired with both darker tones and more subdued neutrals, it adds a real punch to a space. Following the palette of the posh Beverly Hills Hotel, this bedroom pairs coral and emerald green for a look that’s incredibly chic.
3. A Little Bit of Everything:
There’s a whole lot happening color-wise in this living room, but that’s what makes it work. A neutral carpet and white molding provide a blank palette, allowing for bold color moments to happen throughout. These are “go big or go home” choices; although no colors match, the vibrancy of all of them makes the space as a whole pop.
4. Citrus + Cerulean:
An orange and cerulean pairing is not a typical color story used for interiors (unless you’re really into cheering on a sports team), but it works here because each color is used as an accent within a space filled with mostly neutrals. For example, instead of painting a wall blue and placing an orange sofa against it, pillows, chairs, and accessories take on the colors for a more subdued look that still has some bang.
5. Navy + Hot Pink:
Shockingly enough, hot pink tends to work with a lot of different shades. Here, navy blue chairs, slightly grey-blue curtains and elements like a green chaise lounge stand out against the pink carpet and sofa. Bronze and gold detailing tie the cooler blue shades in with the warmer pinks.
6. Black + Yellow:
While there is an entire song dedicated to this color combo, we doubt the artist had interiors in mind. Black is already considered a daring choice and when paired with a vibrant yellow, it has an even louder effect. The trick is consistency; black is constant throughout this space. Flooring, doors, and molding are all black so the color-blocked yellow wall is framed by black, making the two colors look purposeful next to one another. Instead of bold yellow being the accent, pale gray pulls the look together.
7. Yellow + Pink + Turquoise + Seafoam Green:
A medley of bright shades are mixed into this small dining room, but consistency makes them work. The hot pink wall color appears again in the stitching around the green chair cushions. There’s a similar seafoam green on the door, curtains, and urns. The yellow patterned wallpaper of the shelves works with the green and also matches the border of the rug. The turquoise chandelier is definitely a bold choice, but it adds to the eclectic flair of colors and patterns that have been infused into a collection of traditional furnishings.
8. Green + Navy + Silver:
The lacquered green wall and ceiling in this space would make some people nervous, but here it looks purposeful. Navy is used in both a patterned rug and a piece of art on the wall featuring a silvery floral motif. Silver appears once again in the chairs while almost all colors in the space repeat themselves in the checkered curtains, which tie the varying tones together.
9. Pink + Copper:
Warm tones tend to do well together because there isn’t a huge contrast between them. That being said, sometimes they flow together a little too well and the space ends up looking flat. The trick is pattern — copper and rust tones pop up in the rug, cushions and art on the wall of this space while white brick helps separate the pink and copper tones from one another. Pops of blue add a cool accent.
11. Teal + Yellow + Rust + Grey:
Teal is a very blendable color for interiors — it works with warm tones as well as cool and bright colors. Natural gray reoccurs throughout this space while rusty maroon and bold yellow add contrast and texture for a look that’s both refined and fun.
There’s no need to fear color — from bright accessories to bold walls, a few unexpected color pairings can seriously transform a space and make it stand out from the plethora of neutral and monochromatic rooms out there. So if you’re a color lover, take a risk and let your faves flow together!
xoxo, Laurel & Wolf
