Which Wall Color Goes With Pink Bedding?

The color wheel helps in choosing decorating color schemes.

When choosing a wall color to go with bedding, paint and wallpaper options can appear endless. Interior designers and laypeople alike turn to the trusty color wheel for help in visualizing the best color scheme for a room.

Monochromatic

A monochromatic, or one-color decorating scheme utilizes colors from the same section of the color wheel. Because pink combines red with white, monochromatic partners for pink bedding include all shades of red, from warm red-orange to cool violet-red.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes--colors opposite each other on the color wheel--work because of the principle that opposites attract. Green is directly across from red, therefore, green complements pink. Private rooms such as bedrooms feel peaceful when painted a cool, calming color in the blue or green family.

Earth Tones

While earth tones such as brown and beige do not appear on the color wheel, these classic shades work with any color. Modern designs often couple pink with chocolate brown or tan. Because pink is a warm color, choose an earth tone with a slightly cool undertone.

References

• This Old House: Color Wheel Guide
• This Old House: Choosing Interior Colors
• Home Decorating Made Easy: Which Interior Paint Colors Are Right For You?

Resources

• Sherwin Williams: Color Tips: Choosing Interior Paint Colors