See how various colors work with this timeless neutral and get tips for using gray in your home design.
Gray is a fairly forgiving color that will partner with almost any hue.
When choosing your gray color scheme, pay attention to the undertones.
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Gray Color Schemes
Far from boring, gray isthe neutral of choice for many designers.
The harmony of these tones is perfect for relaxation.
Striped bedding sets steely gray against bright white, repeated on floor-to-ceiling drapes.
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Set against a dark background, pink and shiny brass seem even bolder and brighter.
The contrasting colors form a dramatic, unexpected gray color scheme.
Intensejewel tonesincluding emerald, teal, and berrybrighten the look.
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Watch and see the secrets to successfully pulling off a dark wall color.
A wing-back chair is covered in chic gray flannel, while the two-tonesectional sofaintroduces leather.
Neutrals with a Gray Color Scheme
Neutral tonescombine to createsoothing, simplistic color schemes.
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But it’s not always as easy as throwing together a few browns and grays.
Watch and learn the secrets to a perfect living room color scheme.
A distressed leather armchair and floor lamp made from spindly driftwood give depth to this woodsy hue.
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Afiddle-leaf fig treeprovides a pleasant punch of green, adding to the natural feel.
Opposite each other on the color wheel, green and red arecomplementary colorsand naturally look good together.
The eclectic scheme includes agallery of artworkin varying frames and styles that stand out against the rich neutral.
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Dark charcoal gray patterned fabrics on the sofa and ottomans add weight to the upholstery and showcase lighter accents.
White offers a quiet visual landing spot, and punches of pink bring in a sweet accent.
Thesleigh bedgrounds the room with its solid upholstery.
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A creamy gray linen panel adds height to the headboard.
On the bed, a vintage flour sack-turned-pillow shows off farmhouse style.
All other furniture, snagged from flea markets, ispainted crisp white.
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Orange accents add the right amount of punch.
The uncluttered aesthetic of this bedroom combines just enough ruffles and pleats with contemporary motifs for a sophisticated retreat.
Small doses of color take precedence over frilly accents.
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To maintain the crisp feel,walls are upholsteredin the same fabric as window drapery.
Thebright pink tufted headboardmakes an elegantly dramatic statement.
Amuted shade of purpleshows up in throw pillows and complements the cool gray undertones.
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The rich wall color creates a luxurious environment that’s perfect for relaxing after a long day.
Shimmering chrome fixtures echo the gray walls.
Thecool hueworks in harmony with the edgy furniture, bold patterns, and blocky black shade.
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Chartreuse green (with cool blue undertones) perfectly complements thevintage-style decor.
Art-Inspired Gray Color Scheme
Antique Pewter + Historical Hues
Every color scheme needs a starting point.
For this dining room, antique artwork provided inspiration.
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The dark red streamlinedsubway tile backsplashalso works well in this space because of its blue undertones.
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