What colours contrast well with each other?

What are examples of two colour tones that complement each other or contrast well in a room?

Asked by Sharon on 25th May 2022
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"In my opinion the contrast colours between white and light grey and white and light bean it's the best option"
Answered on 26th May 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Hi there
Blue and grey, I also find that green and brown goes well, hope that is of some help"
Answered on 30th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Hi Sharon,
I would use for example WARM SAND and as a contrast for it I would try rustical grey
Or if you like stronger colours I can advice using juicy orange with chocolate brown
I hope I have helped a bit:)"
Answered on 25th May 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Complimentary colours scheme Is 2 colours opposite each other on the colour wheel Try cutting a fruit in half and look at the colours You'll find some interesting color schemes"
Answered on 25th May 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 - report
"Greys and pinks l am doing a lot of this colours at the moment hope this helps you"
Answered on 25th May 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"Earth colours will go contrast with others, like brown greens"
Answered on 27th May 2022 - Member since Jan 2018 - report
"The two colour are green and blue ,black.and gold,black and gold rose ,black and red,white and gold,white and silver, black and white ,"
Answered on 25th May 2022 - Member since Sep 2019 - report
"Magnolia blue sky
Coffee with Magnolia
Blue with red
Depend which is your favorite colours"
Answered on 25th May 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"Obviously white is good contrast to most of colurs. Also calico +skimming stone
Light blue +pointing, charm blue +gardenia
Light gray+dark gray."
Answered on 27th May 2022 - Member since Mar 2022 - report
"Grey and white
Green and white. Youl usually find natural colours are best or if you are having a featured wall keep the other walls plain and light"
Answered on 25th May 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
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