How to put colors together
Start with one color you love, then add a neutral and an accent. Keep temperatures consistent for a calm look (warm with warm, cool with cool), or pair a color with its complement for energy. In rooms, test combinations next to your flooring and wood tones; in outfits, keep the color you wear near your face in your own palette.
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FAQ
What colors go together well?
Colors that share a temperature or sit in a clear relationship on the color wheel go together: neighbors (analogous) look calm, opposites (complementary) look bold, and a neutral like navy, cream, grey or camel can be added to almost any palette.
How do I find colors that match a color I have?
Enter its hex code above or pick it with the color selector. You get proven partner colors, color-wheel harmonies and lighter and darker versions, each with copyable hex codes.
What is the 60-30-10 rule?
A classic decorating and styling rule: use your main color for about 60 percent (walls or the base outfit), a second color for 30 percent (furniture or a jacket) and an accent for 10 percent (pillows or accessories).
What colors go with everything?
Navy, white, cream, grey, camel and black are the most versatile. Denim blue and olive green also behave like neutrals in clothing.
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