Whether you prefer muted tones or something bold and bright, let these earthy color palettes be your inspiration.
If you’re looking for design inspiration, take a look outside.
Organic Green Color Scheme
Eucalyptus leavesare a soft, blue-green shade that’s sophisticated and inviting.
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Thisinspired-by-naturecolor palette showcases the various possible tints, ranging from pale, almost-white to deep gray greens.
Look forgreen paint colorswith cool gray undertones for a crisp, organic look.
Look for hints of yellow, red, or blue to provide subtle contrast across different design elements.
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The green of Granny Smith apples takes on the starring role.
Supporting players include pea pods, celery, lemon, and kiwi.
Bright whites, seen here as tulip petals, round out the fresh-picked palette.
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The energetic twist on an earthy color palette evokes springtime blooms and crisp green leaves.
The blue-green hues all work together thanks to their gray undertones.
Best Ways to Incorporate Blue
Blue is a perennial favorite for nature-inspired color schemes.
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Shades range from pale sky-blue to theinky indigo hueof twilight.
Use these smart decorating tricks to ensure this classiccolor looks fresh and funin your rooms.
The earth-tonepalette inspired by natureevokes images of sunbeams,tropical blooms, and verdant growth.
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Rich Earth Tones
Deep brown walls envelop this study incoziness.
Goldenwood finishes, a throw splashed with copper, and a bronze side table blend forest-harvested hues and textures.
Tropical Color Scheme
Sea creatures, tropical fruits, and breaking waves inspire this pumped-up palette.
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Pale, midtone, and saturatedoranges combine with complementary bluesto fashion high-impact designs.
Shades of orangeincluding shrimp, papaya, tangerine, coral, and blood orangeadd refreshing zing.
Citrusy Color Palette
Sky-blue wallsand accents make the orange tones in this dining room attract attention.
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Plenty of white on the table, chairs, area rug, and trim balance the bold tropical hues.
This palette combinesyellowish greens and cooler hueswith blue and dusty undertones.
Olive Color Scheme
Variousshades of olivesupply luxurious color in this living room.
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Bright white walls combine with small doses of charcoal gray and black for a modern, earthy mix.
Ranging from light to dark, theseearth tonesquietly add dimension to rooms meant for relaxing.
Mix in deeper reds andwood tones for more richnessand depth.
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Warm Neutral Color Scheme
Soft khaki walls lend this neutral dining nook a warm, inviting air.
Variations of earth tones repeat across thebanquette fabric, the flooring, and the trim.
A pair of wooddining chairsdelivers textural contrast, while darker shades on the table and light fixture add definition.
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Stone Gray and Brown Color Palette
This stone-toned palette starts off cool with charcoal and ash grays.
Try this palette inrooms outfitted with woodcabinets, flooring, and furniture stained in warm naturals.
Charcoal-grayfabrics on the armchairstake on a bluish cast that subtly reflects the blue in thenearby draperies.
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Shimmering mirrors contribute yet another shade of gray.
Apply these floral shades in bedrooms or living areas to cultivate distinctive designs.
Orchid Color Scheme
This primarily neutral bedroom presents dusty and crisp purples in multiple ways.
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Deep orchid makes a splash in patterned and solid pillow shams.Paler purpleappears in a downy comforter.
A magenta throw andmauve accessorieskeep the eye moving throughout the space.
Or, use the lively hues in bedrooms and bathrooms to issue cheery wake-up calls.
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Pair vibrant yellows with chocolatey browns to temper the warmth.
Abanana-yellow comforter and pillow shamsstep back, allowing brown and orange throw pillows and a marigold blanket to shine.
Apatterned area rugpulls together thevarying shades of yellowwith high impact.
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Greige Color Combinations
This earthy color palette revolves around the popularneutral greige, pictured at the top.
Steely grays draw the eye to awoven basketand a solid-color lampshade, while lighter-gray linens soften the bed.
Below, a putty-hued cowhide rug warms the floor.
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Note how well the soft greige hue blends with both the ebony floors andstained finishes of the wood furniture.
The refreshing green shades are tinted with blue, so they read as cool, bright, and fashionable.
Juxtapose these crisp colors withnatural texturesand wood finishes.
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A navy throw andturquoise accentson the mantel pick up the wall color’s blue undertones.
Create your own window to nature with aDIY living wall.
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