19 Accent Wall Color Ideas – Great Color Pairs for Interior Painting Projects

19 Accent Wall Color Ideas

Accent walls are the perfect small interior painting project. It’s only one wall in your favorite room. The displacement of your house will be minimal. Supplies and work time are also shorter. Here are a few color combinations to try for your new accent wall.

Blue And Sandstone

If you have a neutral brown room, try enhancing the calm by adding a blue toned accent wall. A creamy blue in the neutral blues will give you a beachy vibe without the sand.

Green And Brick

If you are working with a brick accent, match it with a deep forest green. The hardness of the brick will be offset with the relaxing green. A deep color gives the room an air of richness creating a space that is equally perfect for reading or having an after dinner drink.

Navy, Brown And Pink

When working with traditional pastels of childrens’ rooms, don’t shy away from a bold choice. A rich and deep navy or brown can be perfectly paired with baby pink or blue. The darker colors make the room suitable for an older child or perfect for a guest room. The color combination is equal parts striking and warm.

Black, White And Pebble Gray

Play with levels of color within black and white. A white room is easily brought on trend with the addition of a gray or black wall. This is especially popular in living rooms, particularly around fireplaces. Not brave enough for black? Try colors like slate, peppercorn or pebble gray to dip your toe in.

Blue And Cream

You don’t always have to paint an accent wall one solid color. The internet is teeming with ideas for abstract geometric accent walls. Try painting bright blue boxes to match a cream room. Get creative with a teal chevron wall. Some tape and a level will give you endless opportunities.

Candy Red And Light Sapphire

If you’re working in a room with natural elements, add rich candy red or light sapphire. The jewel tones pair nicely with white walls, wooden cabinets or floors. When working with colors that are both rich and bright, remember not to overdo it. Red and blue are best left to accent walls.

Dark Clay With Pastel Blue And Pink

Another option to update those pastel blue and pink nurseries is to add a dark clay wall. The warm undertones are a welcoming color. The richness of the clay will add an air of class. Accentuate the scheme with whites in paint or accessories to tie it all together.

Black, White And Blonde

Take a plain white room and add a black wall. For a teen room, try a black chalkboard wall to allow their own creativity. The colors are classics for a reason, they offer contrast and allow the accent to shine through. Make the room style central by adding warmth to the room with blonde wood furniture.

Bright Pink, Blonde And Green

Please your tween girl with bubblegum and millennial pink. Tone down the brightness with a light green and create a space you both can enjoy. If your teen is in the market for new furniture, blonde and light tones are best to create a friendly feel.

Rich Blue And Soft Browns

Don’t just think accent in the form of walls. Bring your accent color to the floor or ceiling. Use a dark color on a ceiling with white or light walls. Your room will feel open and create contrast. Rich blues work well on ceilings when paired with soft brown or greige walls. Keep the accessory colors simple.

Yellow, Black And White

Pair canary yellow, black and white together for a warm, happy feel. Avoid the bumblebee feel by using the white on the walls and ceiling, and create a yellow accent wall. Bring in the black in unexpected places, like painting the back of a bookshelf black.

Brown With Black And White

Kitchens have a color scheme all their own. You have to account for the cabinet color in your color palette. Use the brown of wooden cabinets to pair with white and black walls and counters. Take your kitchen up a level by adding paneling of black or white, to create a natural feel under the color. The grouping is a modern and classic kitchen with style.

Earth Tones

Take a nod from the outdoors. Use colors of the sky and ground to create a workable palette for your home. Use white and neutral beiges to paint your room. Reserve one wall for a soft blue. Natural fabrics finish off your look to bring the outdoors inside.

Mint and Charcoal Black

When working in an office, try to think practically. A chalkboard wall could be incredibly useful, whether it’s jotting down a phone number or wireframing the biggest projects. Lighten the room and inspire your brain with mint green. It’s a calming contrast that is conducive to work and creativity.

Grays With Peanut Brown

Gray and light brown are usually relegated to accent walls. Choosing a brown that has warm tones to it creates a welcoming environment. Pair the color with a contrasting gray to create a spa-like space. Extra points if your accent wall is a gradient of gray.

Soft Blues And Grays

Contrast doesn’t have to be dramatic to make a statement. Try a light blue or a soft gray in a white room to create a stylized accent wall. The colors are soft and welcoming. You’ll get a relaxed room that is more than just white.

Green, White And Black

Pair energizing green with white or black to make a room balanced. Too much green can take you over the edge, but an accent wall is just right. If it’s a light green, pair in some black accessories. Darker? Use some white to lighten it up.

Sandstone, Sage And Sunny Yellow

Want to be in the tropics full time? Take a nod from the beach and pair palm colors together for a year-round retreat. Don’t aim for literal. Try using beige as your main color. Create a blue accent wall and grab some sunny color accessories to bring in the sun.

Banana Yellow And Berry Blue

Hungry? Match bright and deep colors of the food spectrum together. Create a nice contrast in a bright yellow room by drawing from the berry colors of deep reds and magentas. With statement colors like these, you’ll want to keep your accessories and furniture neutral.

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