Create a color scheme that beautifully highlights gold’s stylish sheen.

Layers of wear give the pieces more visual weight, which helps them draw attention.

Here’s a look at the colors that go with gold and best highlight its precious-metal qualities.

brass accents and furniture in modern living room

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Go glam by pairing navy blue or royal purple paint or fabrics with gilded antique frames and furnishings.

Soften the contrast by mixing metallic gold finishes with gray-tone lavender or powder blue tocreate high-interest yet serene spaces.

As such, metallic gold is a good choice for brighteningneutral, nature-inspired color schemes.

bedroom gold violet colors

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So which neutral colors go with gold?

Mix inneutrals like gray, white, andwood tones to balancethe metal’s brilliance.

Among these dark colors, rose gold will stand out as a warm, radiant accent.

Living room with built in book shelf and gold accents throughout the room

Credit:Brie Williams; Interior Design: Shannon Claire Smith

Decorate With Gold Accents

white table top with drawers with gold and white home decor

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layered shelves above copper and rose gold décor

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gold and vintage accents in a navy bedroom with top third of walls painted white

Credit:Brie Williams; Interior Design: Shannon Claire Smith