Go beyond beige for a lasting color scheme you’ll continue love.

Discover our favorite shades and combos that stand the test of time.

Color palettesdon’t get any more simple or classic than black and white.

black and white kitchen with stainless-steel island

The high-contrast combination is sophisticated and dramatic.

The beauty of a black-and-white pairing is that any accent works with it.

Warm it up or add more contrast at will.

teal and white bedroom

Texture is key when creating monochromatic color schemes, delivered in this room by grass cloth.

Neutral accents like beige give an all-blue palette breathing room.

In muddied shades, blue and green feel at home together and prove that colors can act as neutrals.

living room

Charcoal + Creamy White + Linen

Charcoal gray has multiple personalities.

Paired with shiny fabrics and finishes, it’s uptown.

With linen fabrics and patinated metals, it’s down to earth.

Living room

Brown grounds this classic color scheme, as seen in this living room’s furniture and window treatments.

Leaf green pillows provide accent color.

A few small touches of gray give the palette an of-the-moment update.

rustic living room

Indigo enriches gray walls to help a cool color scheme feel warmer.

One thing to remember about a deep color like indigo: A small amount can be a big presence.

Keep thecomplementary colorsageless by containing the shades to accent pieces and pairing them with a hefty dose of white.

blue dining

Greige + Cream + Russet

Gray, meet beige.

Greige, which combines the warmth of beige with the sophistication of gray, is broadening neutral horizons.

While it works in many styles, it’s an especially strong choice for rustic decor.

Classic Color Scheme

Accents of cream and russet brighten the nature-inspired scheme.

Silver + Seafoam

The silvery side of gray can give a room a little twinkle.

It’s an alternative to stark white and fits right in with soft, livable colors.

living room

To accentuate the frostiness of gray, pair it with a cool color.

Earthy Greens + Yellow

Nature is a good teacher if you want tobuild a palette with green.

Many hues live in harmony, including moss, olive, and chartreuse.

neutral bedroom with soft blue walls

Ground the look and bring depth to a natural color scheme with black accents.

Warm, golden yellows keep the hues from looking contrived.

Look to nature for an ageless paint palette.

dining

Deep-sea blues and cresting whitecaps inspire this traditional color scheme.

Touches of navy, cobalt, royal, and aqua blue get a lift from clean white furnishings.

Little pops of yellow warm things up.

Classic Color Scheme

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