Vibrant jewel tone colors are an instant way to infuse a space with personality and depth.
Get started with our designer-approved ideas for using jewel tones.
Erika Woelfel is the vice president of color and creative services atBehr Paint.
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Hannah Yeo is the color marketing and development manager atBenjamin Moore.
Regardless, jewel tones have become a popular style that brings strong personality to a room.
Embrace a striking, colorful look with these expert tips for decorating with jewel tones.
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Go bold with big doses of color.
Then repeat that formula throughout your home.
Swap in small accents.
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Tabletop accessoriesare another simple way to try out jewel tones.
Combine several jewel tones into one palette.
Opt for dark, rich shades to avoid an overly jarring look.
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Her favorite combination is mixing jewel-like shades of blue, green, and gold.
Barney suggests mixing warm and cool jewel tones, such asemerald greenwith magenta, for a high-contrast look.
Apply jewel tones with intention.
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Highlight jewel tones with shiny accents.
However, this isn’t the time toexperiment with mixed metals.
Use a consistent color palette.
Designer Sara Gilbane anchored the foyer of this New York City apartment with Benjamin Moore Venezuelan Sea.Credit:Annie Schlechter/Interior design: Sara Gilbane
When designing a color palette, thecolor wheel is a great place to start.
Give Jewel Tones a Light Neutral Backdrop.
Putting jewel tones against pale backgrounds increases their visual impact.
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Without them, the room might look too bottom-heavy.
Best Jewel-Tone Paint Colors
Ready to dive in?
Start with thesedesigner-approved paint colorsto dress up your home in jewel tones.
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Try it on walls in an office or bedroom for a cozy feeling.
Warm neutrals or equally rich shades of green and gold make beautiful accents.
“I’ve used this deep teal color for walls, bathroom vanities, andkitchen cabinetry.”
Pair it with rich wood finishes and brass accents for a luxurious look.
Try it as a backdrop for your gallery wall oron the front doorto warmly welcome guests.
Inverness SW 6433, Sherwin-Williams
Higgins lovesInverness from Sherwin-Williamsfor “a gorgeous, deep green.”
He recently used it on a wet bar, pairing it with white marble and an antique rug.
Pale blue and coral accents beautifully balance the dark green.
Because of its vibrancy, it works best as an accent among other subtler shades.
Use it topaint an unexpected color on a bathroom vanityor dresser.
