Your go-to basic colors are no longer limited to black and white.
These four shades prove neutral tones can be colorful, too.
Fromkitchen backsplashesto upholstery,neutrals are timelessand elegant.
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What Are Neutral Colors?
Neutral colors are hues that lack saturation and aren’t included on the color wheel.
Common neutral colors include white, black, tan, beige, cream, ivory, and gray.
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Another characteristic of neutral colors is that their appearance changes with lighting.
In natural light, a white wall might appear to have a cooler tone.
Discover how to seamlessly implement these tones into your home without drastic change.
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Sage Green
Sage green has quickly become a go-to colorin home design and decor.
It also complements neutral and earthy tones like cream, brown, and ivory.
Consider painting your kitchen cabinets insage green paintor swapping out your neutral bedspread for a calming sage duvet.
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The soft, warm color can replace white and cream when paired with more saturated colors.
Popularcolors that go well with blush pinkinclude red, green, anddeep, jewel tones.
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Navy Blue
Navy blue is arguably one of the most versatile shades on the color wheel.
It’s popular in countlessdesign styles, including traditional, farmhouse,Art Deco, and coastal.
Apply navy blue in your homewhere you’d otherwise use black, brown, or gray.
Try painting your trim this color to make clean lines and define spaces.
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Olive Green
Where sage green works as a lighter-toned neutral,olive greenworks as a darker-toned one.
Olive adds warmth and earthiness to a space while serving as a great foundation for other hues.
Take inspiration from the above photo andpaint your fireplaceolive green to create a focal point for your living room.
Incorporate more of the color with various small touches like throw pillows, accent chairs, and houseplants.
