Basic gray has a unique property to harmonize the situation, balances sharp contrasts and softens the screaming tones. Tell me how to select partner colors to gray walls so that the combinations of shades look fresh and original.
Gray is called "New Beige": in a nonsense background, accent colors and textures that organize space appear brighter. Just for some reason, in the photo in the gloss, interiors with basic gray are fascinated from the first minutes, and in practice there is a boring depressive Camorka or a chaotic scatter of paints. Despite the wide range of compatibility, gray is not friendly with all shades, but only with some. The main thing is to get into the desired tone and build a harmonious interior palette.
Selection of the basic shade in terms of illumination
Graysheas are explained by the influence of lighting. The mixing of black and white spectra creates an infinite variety of shades of gray, replacing each other. Basic gray is best revealed in brightly lit rooms.
The same shade looks differently: in the darkened room, gray walls seem almost black, and in the solar - whites in front of the eyes. Therefore, lightly light tones are preferred in the decontamination of shaded premises, and in the sun-floated halls - cool shades of gray with blue and purulent notes, which muffle the burning rays of the sun and visually expand the space. As a rule, the finishing of wall surfaces in the gray gamma is practiced in the south or east rooms, in other cases, it is better to choose white and pastel tones for the walls of the walls, and the gray hold to the upholstery of upholstered furniture and textiles.
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Light gray upholstered furniture and natural wood - the island of coziness in the darkened hall. Photo: Instagram Stunning_Details
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Concrete and rustic tree - the harmonious union of industry and nature. Photo: Instagram ProjectHomedesign
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Cabinet finish in the style of minimalism: three gray walls are inserted in a textured accent. Photo: Instagram Wise_interiors
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Light ceiling - dexterous reception for lightening dark walls. Photo: instagram cooper_interiors_nj
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So many screaming prints and textures in the same room: only the basic gray is energized! Photo: Instagram Chattel_staging_Designs
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The least sensitive lighting differences are light and translucent shades of gray with a silver and pearl tint. Such tones are often visible in unpainted concrete walls. The expressive texture of concrete is perfectly combined with wood amber and reddish shade and braided furniture made of straw or rattan.
Gray in monochrome interiors
The tonality of the gray background affects the perception of partner colors. For example, clean white color, which is usually positioned as universal, surrounded by dark gray walls may seem dirty. To avoid an unpleasant effect, give preference to the "sweet white" with an admixture of yellowness - cream and cream, and for wall finish and in the upholstery of furniture, use soft gray tones.
In the style of High-tech, a combination of gray and black is often found, but the interior will not look gloomy if you increase the area of reflective surfaces and add gloss. Chrome and silver plated accessories, glossy and matte facades, transparent glass, mirrors and grated to shine floors act as traps for rays.
Mirror surfaces and crystals are crushed with gray walls. Photo: Instagram Adambramstraus
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The monochrome design of the kitchen in the style of Hi-tech is a refined simplicity and elegant rigor. Photo: Instagram Studioarchigami
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The restrained palette of the living room allows us to focus on a witty game of ornament and texture. Photo: Instagram HiddenhomeInteriors
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Tree of light rocks soften cold gray-white prints. Photo: Instagram amyspearingInteriors
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Stoles tones are well idle on graphic prints. Photo: Instagram FurnitureDotomcom
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In design projects, inspired by the luxury of Palace Classics and Modern, gold, copper and bronze accents are mixed with a strict duet of gray and black.
- a bold application that needs reliable gray rear. Photo: Instagram Homeinspideas "REL =" NOFOLLOW NOOPERERER NOREFERRER ">
Openwork forging with gilding is a bold statement that needs reliable gray rear. Photo: Instagram Homeinspideas
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Just supporting gray is able to reconcile gold and copper in the same interior! Photo: Instagram Homeinspideas
Smooth transitions between different grayscale tones make a revival in monochrome design projects. Paint perpendicular walls in different shades with a difference of 2-3 tones or beat the effect of a gradient with a layout from the bottom up from the dark to the light.
Cold Color Combinations
Gray belongs to the natural palette and perfectly getting along with cold colors of natural gamut. An elegant gray tandem with blue and blue is one of the most popular combinations that finds use in different directions of interior design. Neoclassica loves clean fresh shades, and gentle powdered tones with common lilac and pearl nuances create a nostalgic vintage atmosphere.
A saturated turquoise color in a pair with gray will make the marine entourage more convincing, and the faded blue, purple and lavender shades.
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The blurred faces between blue and gray give the living room mysterious view. Photo: instagram lifestylevogue_
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Friendly Living Room in Neoclassica: Bright blue window openings spectacularly stand out against the background of gray walls. Photo: Instagram Roomstogo
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Purple color stains emphasize the gentle pearl shade of the coup of the sofa. Photo: Instagram Roomstogo
The accent wall of the color of indigo and the curtains in the tone enhance the twilight gray bedroom with a halo of mystery. Photo: Instagram Glaminteriordesign
Shaped violet is a complex, but interesting partner for gray and fawn. Photo: Instagram Homeinspideas
Cheerful green accents surrounded by matte gray walls, too, lightly refresh the situation, but act softer and soothe nerves, especially if we use live plants as decor. In modern interiors, the combinations of gray with complex green tones are widely demanded - coniferous, olive, pistachio, mint or lime color. Complex concentrated colors, such as purple and purple, it is recommended to use dosage and with sufficient artistic justification.
The unexpected invasion of the accent green: the painted inner walls of the shelving elevated the living room from unnecessary rigor. Photo: Instagram Stunning_Details
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Live plants are the only object of the decor, who will not oppose the ascetic style of Zen. Photo: Instagram thelivingedit_online
Bright partnerships pick up bright gray finishes. Photo: Instagram Homeinspideas
Combinations with warm colors
With contrasting bright colors, the modest gray is harder, so their use is limited to the role of accents, and the most rich warm tones - red, orange and bright yellow must be balancing with neutral intermediary colors - white, cream, beige. The muffled shades of yellow - apricot, sandy, mustard - more conspiracy.
With an earthy gamut, the gray folded is a difficult relationship. With light brown, beige and wood tones, problems usually do not occur, especially if you pick up a deep shade of gray on a pair of darker than brown. Chocolate and palleted tones are nice to get along with medium-gray metal shades.
Perhaps, of all warm colors with gray, it is best to get a pink - from the mad-colored Fuchsia to gentle powdered shades that have become a business card of the romantic style of Shebbi-Chic.
Successful introduction of red in the palette kitchen-dining room. Photo: Instagram Bestlaminate
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MASTERSKAYA use of modern activists. Photo: Instagram spearsrealtygroup
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The muffled yellow in the design of a soft corner: heats, not burning. Photo: Instagram Roomstogo
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The elegant combination of three color spots is yellow, brown and green. Photo: Instagram Roomstogo
Speed shades of gray and pink in Shebbi-Chic style palette. Photo: Instagram Lalunalinen
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Abstract painting serves as a convenient tool for combining accents. Photo: Instagram Besame.mucho.mx
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Opposites are attracted: Gentle pink and brutal gray steel with an exemplary pair. Photo: Instagram Cactuscactusgreen
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Summarize
Now summarize our observations in the contemporary table with other colors.
| Successful combinations | Controversial combinations |
|---|---|
| Gray Blue / Blue | Gray-purple |
| Gray-green | gray-indigo |
| Gray yellow | Gray-red |
| gray pink / lilac | Gray-orange |
| gray-white-black | Gray-brown |
As you can see, with all your whims, gray is exceptionally convenient - there is simply no unsuccessful combinations with him, and you just need to think about controversial combinations. Dare!
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