Colors That Go With Pink: 8 Perfect Pairings in Home Decor
Add a pop of pink to elevate your space.
Pink has been trending for quite some time now – the rise of millennial pink has given this traditionally youthful shade a level of maturity and sophistication to suit an elevated interior design aesthetic. Not only do we love the versatile shades of pink on their own, but we love them paired with other bold colors and classic neutrals. Style this flirty and energetic color with shades that will complement it perfectly or add just the right amount of contrast to your space. Read below to discover our favorite colors that go with pink.
Luxe Gold
Looking for a glam pairing? Pink color palettes look extra luxe when styled with gold. Whether your pink is a muted blush or a saturated hot pink, a gold accent will always look good. Hardware, metallic decor, and light fixtures are the best pieces to use to incorporate gold in your space – they bring that extra shine and sleek finish. We love how this baby pink accent chair is finished with gold metal legs and styled with a gold floor lamp.
Pink and blue make for a bright and harmonious look. This pairing works with all shades of pink and blue. The living room above styles denim blue throw pillows with a salmon pink sofa – a combo that creates a sophisticated yet playful palette perfect for any transitional or traditional space. We also love a bolder pairing: royal blue and fuschia are great accent colors to brighten a white or greige room.
Create a refreshing tablescape with a nature-inspired color palette full of earthy greens and shades of pink. Choose a set of moss green dinnerware for an organic feel, or marigold-toned dinnerware with brass flatware to make a bold tablescape. Pair the dinnerware set with clear pink glasses. The pale pink glassware is perfect for any crisp citrus cocktails. Add a mix of neutral and pink table linens to tie the tablescape together. Secure the fabric napkins with a simple napkin ring and attach a succulent (simply slip the stem beneath the ring) for a fresh finish that will impress each guest.
Create a softer pairing with blush pink and light gray – perfect for cozier spaces like the living room or bedroom. We love how a light pink adds an airiness to a cool tone room. Because these two shades are soft and calming, they work best as comfort decor like bedding and pillows. Place pink throw pillows on a gray sofa, or choose blush bedding to go with a gray headboard. You can even add more gray through natural materials like a stone end table or gray wood nightstand.
With the right amount of sophistication, the black-and-pink color scheme creates a striking combination. Black decor draws the eye in with its deep contrast, making it an ideal pair for subtle shades of pink. Since both of these shades work best as accents to neutrals, it's best to incorporate black and pink to your space through artwork, decorative objects, and area rugs. We love how the soft coral color warms up the grayscale gallery wall while the matching area rug helps soften the black coffee table.
Beige brings out the red in a pink shade, and we love the warmth it adds to a room. A beige-and-pink pairing makes for a great transitional space: bring in a beige traditional piece and put a contemporary spin on it with the help of a pale pink, rouge, or dusty rose. We love the inviting, textured look of this beige and pink rug – it grounds the living room with an unexpected pop of color. If you're craving more of a pink color scheme, add a pink throw blanket to a beige sofa or opt for a rose-colored ottoman.
For an inviting neutral that works with any shade of pink, choose soft shades of white. This pairing creates a muted elegance and opens up any space, no matter the size. Work with different white materials to add texture – we love how this pink sofa is styled with a pair of white bouclé accent chairs, a stone coffee table, and a plush area rug. Pairing white with pink also allows you to add a few other subtle additions of color: The fresh florals and natural wood tones offer just the right amount of depth to the pink and white living room above.
A brown and pink color palette makes for a rich, warm and cozy pairing perfect for lounge areas. Select larger pieces that are lighter tones of brown and pink, like camel, ecru, or tan, and blush, salmon or crepe. Mix in deeper shades like mocha, umber, rouge, or magenta through smaller decor to create a layered effect.
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