True to its "neutral" title, gray really goes with almost every other color.
'Cool greys are best paired with cooler colour schemes, such as blue, green, and light purple, while warm greys better complement reds, oranges, and yellows. For fans of the monochrome look, incorporate different shades of grey, alongside white and black, to create depth and visual interest.'
Here, designers, decorators, and color experts reveal why beige is replacing gray for 2023, and how to decorate with beige for a beautiful scheme every time.
Brighten a cool gray space by bringing in bright yellow accents. Start with a foundation of gray furniture and yellow accessories, then add navy blue accents for a dynamic decorating scheme. Limit the amount of sunny yellow you add to keep the scheme fresh and bold.
For gray walls, furniture looks great in the following colors: White Brown Gray Ginger Blue Purple Pink Yellow Green Keep reading to see pictures for each color and hints for incorporating your favorite selection into your decor.
With the latest 2023 color of the year announcement, soft, earthy shades of pink and clay take the lead as the most popular paint colors. Terra Rosa by Dunn-Edwards blends brown and burgundy for a rosy pink that works as both a grounding neutral and a delicate accent.
Green: The New Grey.
The general rule of thumb is that skin with cool undertones look best with greys, browns, blues, greens and purples. Skin with warm undertones look best with either bright or light colors. And skin with neutral undertones looks great in bold, bright colors.
Useful Gray pairs beautifully with colors seen in nature like greens, blues, and browns. Since the color has some green undertones, it pairs perfectly with natural greens. For a soft green, try Honeydew (SW 6428). A muted green like Acacia Haze (SW 9132) is also a wonderful choice.
According to the survey by the online dating site, women like men with grey hair as long as they do not look too old. Also, attractiveness depended on the pattern of greying as well. As per the participants, they find a certain level of grey hair more appealing than a full head of grey.
The creamier, softer shades are best to soothe and calm. You might be a little surprised to see grey on this list since it is often linked with low moods and cloudy skies, however, the right shade of grey can be very calming and relaxing.
Digital Lavender, Luscious Red, Sundial, Tranquil Blue and Verdigris are the color names for 2023. Who chooses the names of the new colors? Names are selected by the WGSN and Coloro color team, before being verified by our in-house Equality Vision Team to ensure a proper translation on a global scale.
Raspberry Blush, Benjamin Moore
The boldest Color of the Year selection for 2023 is Benjamin Moore's Raspberry Blush. This lively red-orange is full of personality and aims to inspire dramatic transformations around the home.
The Pantone Color Institute named Viva Magenta as its official color of the year for 2023 for its joyous yet powerful nature. A red with subtle notes of purple, magenta flawlessly complements many different color palettes from those on the richer, jewel-tone side of the spectrum to even a lighter, earthy palette.
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Warm and Calming Neutrals
Jill Elliott, the founder of Color Kind Studio, predicts a change in living room color schemes for 2023. “In the living room, we are seeing warm, calming blues, peach-pinks, and sophisticated neutrals like sable, mushroom, and ecru—these are really catching my eye for 2023,” she says.
White frames are also great against lighter greys, as they'll still achieve a sophisticated or modern look, but produce a more spacious atmosphere. Black frames look good against lighter grey, but can still work with darker grey walls too.
Or match your grey sofa with white furniture as a stunning cool backdrop for bolder prints and accessories, or even a striking feature wall. Similarly dark blue painted furniture makes for the perfect match for a grey sofa.
Another fantastic combination that will surely make your living room feel more modern and sophisticated is dark grey furniture with grey walls. A living room with grey walls and grey furniture will look better if your furniture is in a darker shade.