What Colors Go With Beige? 8 Shades to Pair With This Neutral Hue
Beige plays nicely with so many colors in home design.
Beige is one of our favorite neutral shades – it adds depth, a little bit of warmth, and a cozy, inviting feel to any space. The best part about beige is how many colors it pairs with – the styling possibilities are endless! Wondering exactly what colors go with beige best? Keep reading for our top shades to style with beige.
Brown
Create a warm and cozy atmosphere with the help of a classic brown and beige color palette. This duo goes great in an entryway or living room – pair beige table lamps and decor like candle holders or a vase with a warm brown console table for an entryway; or add brown throw pillows and blankets to a beige sofa for a space that's extra soothing and inviting.
Blue and beige make a calming pair that reminds us of an oceanside view. We love using this color palette in a bedroom – it's cozy and inviting with just the right amount of pop to give your private sanctum style. Make your blue accents count by choosing bold shades like navy, cobalt, or royal blue for the larger pieces in the room. A headboard, an area rug, or an accent chair are all great pieces to use to add a touch of blue to a bedroom.
We can't say no to earth-toned decor, and beige and green make a great pair. Bring this nature-inspired duo into the dining room or kitchen for a lush feel. The beige and green tablecloth styled above adds a fresh flavor to dining decor and plays off of the beige chairs for an earthy and bright feel. You can also add green to your space in the natural way – a few plants, whether real or fake, add extra color, texture, and style.
Pro Tip:
Check out our guide 6 Effortless Ideas for Decorating With Fake Plants for more faux greenery inspo.
Black
Create a bold contrast with a black and beige bedroom. These two shades are at different ends of the spectrum and make a statement when paired together. For added drama we recommend committing to one shade as your main tone and then adding in the other as a highlight: This bedroom uses black as the main shade – black walls, a black nightstand, a black bench, and a black bed frame – making the white and beige bedding and accents more striking. You can do the opposite in a light-hued room by adding just a hint of black for the same eye-catching look.
Purple is a regal color and looks extra bold when paired with a pop of beige to break up the hue’s intensity. We love how this beige rattan mirror frame adds just the right amount of light and neutral color to this deep eggplant-colored wall. Transform your entryway with this luxurious pairing. Bonus: A beige material like rRattan is a great way to add extra texture to your wall decor.
Keep your space clean and bright by pairing beige with white. We love the subtle layering of these light shades – it adds a hint of dimension that feels delicate and intentional. When working with a white and beige color palette, add extra interest through texture, like this plush white sofa and weighted sculpture paired with the beige geometric coffee table and smooth, round end table.
If you haven't heard of greige before, you're in for a treat. This color is a hybrid of beige and gray, and it can lean cool or warm. We love how this versatile shade pairs with its parent shade, beige. Greige acts as the neutral tone and allows beige to appear as the richer and warmer accent hue. The amount of depth and range created in this greige and beige living room is what makes this duo so successful – these neutrals are having a style moment!.
Pro Tip:
Learn more about greige with our guide 5 Ways to Update a Neutral Space With a Greige Color Palette.
Orange
Give your neutral room a little bit of zest with some orange accents. Not all oranges have to be bright and dominant. Pairing a burnt orange with beige adds the perfect amount of warmth and color to your room without overwhelming the space. Add your touches of orange through throw pillows, wall art, vases, or an area rug.
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