What Colors Go With Pink?
Find out what colors go well with pink.
Pink is one of those colors people don't immediately consider when it comes to decorating. Perhaps it's because the softer, blush hues typically tend to be associated with little girls' bedrooms rather than as striking tones to display anywhere else. The truth is that when you know what colors go with pink, you can create anything including a bold, a balanced, or a muted aesthetic with ease.
1. Sapphire Blue
Paint your entryway a bubblegum pink for a flashy welcome. Pair it with a sapphire blue wall leading into the next room for a dramatic effect. To keep the walls from being too bare, create a gallery wall for a fun addition to your foyer. Read How To Make A Gallery Wall to learn how to design your own.
The great thing about pink is the way each hue has a different feel to it. A coral pink cabinet is a little warmer and less eye-catching than a neon hue, for example. Yet, when you couple that more citrusy undertone with a bright yellow rug, together both pieces will stand out while fitting together perfectly.
Pair pale pink chairs with a black and white geometric rug for an interesting juxtaposition. Bring in shades of green by way of a sofa and live plants to create an almost tropical feel. Try to add small gold accents through coffee and side table bases to create a stunning effect.
Gray is a neutral color that when matched with blush pink, or any pink really, will keep it muted and from becoming too delicate but still upmarket. This is especially true when you curate the fabrics too. Select a set of pink velvet ottomans to match with a gray sofa and keep the walls to neutral tones for a cozy effect.
Head outdoors to play with a more peachy pink bistro set. Bring in a blue and white checkered rug and coordinating patterned cushions for visual interest. Even if these are the only colors on your patio, your backyard space will instantly be enlivened by this fun collection of tones.
Pink doesn't have to be dainty. When styled with the right colors, it can act more as a pleasant pop of color that unites everything around it. This blush pink sofa acts as the foundation around which more muted subdued cream and beige colors can be styled. The textured ivory and cream throw pillows and coffee table with raw wood legs work together well, giving a charming aesthetic.
If you happen to have one of those little nooks with space you aren't quite sure what to do with, start by painting it a pastel pink tone that is unassuming and almost not there. Use brick walls to bring in texture and a little bit of hardness that is still balanced by the pink. If you don't have real brick, you can always use a realistic wallpaper in its place, and finally bring in a wood and metal shelf for an industrial feel.
Make your space glam with richness that comes from the combination of pink with gold accents and accessories. Start with a mauve wall and curtain (bordering on the purple hue) and bring in a bright pink accent chair. Then add in a gold-finish chandelier, lamp base, even a chair frame to weave those gilded strands to elevate the room.
An all white bathroom can always do with a dotting of color here and there. Introduce a peachy pink with a patterned feature wall as well as with a garden stool. The glossy white porcelain tiles and bathtub offer a three-dimensional effect that will keep the space from feeling too flat or stark.
If you are looking to go all out, choose a hot pink to paint your floors and one feature wall with (be sure to use an oil- or latex-based paint for flooring). To strike a balance with such a daring design choice, keep everything else in white, including the rest of the walls. Bring in white decor like a planter and bookcase and be sure to select more muted hues for any other small knick-knacks you may want.
For a fun take on pink in a child's room, play off a sunny mustard wall paint. Since purple and yellow are complementary colors (opposite on the color wheel), varying shades of pink next to this more gilt will make for a grand combination. Pick dazzling yellow and gold throw pillows, pink futons, and a variety of pink wall accents to make a sweet and unique haven for your little one.
Try the combination of pink, blue, and gray in your bed linens. When you stick to the more muted/pastels, you can play with different patterns without them becoming too overwhelming. You can even mix and match your pillow cases, throw pillows and blankets, headboard, and duvet/comforter for a restful feel you won't even want to leave.
Perhaps you don't like to be bound by rules, or you have a maximalist home. This is your time to reign free. Begin with a salmon pink on the walls as an anchoring color – and then go wild patterns Who says your chairs have to match? Go for corals, yellows, whites, and checkers, live plants, and a wood table to create a unique and outstanding room that speaks to your personality. Read What Is Maximalism? How to Incorporate Maximalist Decor Into Your Home for more on this striking design style.
When you know what colors go with pink, your design options are virtually limitless.
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