Copper's warm orange-pink glow looks richest against deep greens, teals and navy, which sit opposite it on the color wheel. For a lighter room, warm whites and soft greiges let copper shine without competing.
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A copper range hood or pendants look best with warm white or greige walls and a deep blue or green island. Keep other metals minimal.
Copper chandeliers glow against dark green or teal. Add cream drapes so the room doesn't feel too dark.
A copper sink or faucet pairs well with blue-green walls and white tile. Use semi-gloss trim for moisture.
Copper mugs, shelves and lights stand out on a teal or navy accent wall.
Teal, blue-green and deep green are copper's strongest partners because they sit opposite it on the color wheel. For neutrals, warm whites and soft greiges work best.
Yes, warm grays and greiges work well. Very cool blue-grays can make copper look orange, so lean toward grays with a touch of beige.
Yes, in small doses. Copper pairs well with matte black or nickel; let copper be the star and use the other metal in one or two spots.
A deep teal, navy or green backdrop makes copper pots pop the most. On light walls, a warm white keeps them looking rich.
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