An inherently upbeat and uplifting color, orange is a shade that should be used most often in home décor. A shade that can be contemporary and rustic, orange has a reputation for being a difficult color to decorate, but that doesn't have to be the case. From burnt orange to bold tangerine, there are endless ways to use color in your home.
If you're wondering which shades go well with orange, we've rounded up our favorite palettes. Whether you're decorating a room with orange or lighting up your kitchen, these are our favorite combinations.
Orange and red
One of the easiest colors to pair with orange is another bright, warm color like red. Orange plays beautifully with red, especially on heavily patterned textiles like Moroccan rugs or blankets. If you want to brighten up your space, Consider mixing orange with other bright, warm hues.
Orange, yellow and blue
If flashy colors are your thing, you will love it for a bedroom. You can put a wonderful orange wallpaper, and you will love it when it combines with the bold blues and yellows in the rest of the room. Complementary colors create a funky, almost retro vibe in a modern space.
Orange with orange
Looking for a complementary color as vibrant and bold as orange? Consider different shades of orange. You can go for a monochrome approach and present various shades of orange throughout the space. By combining bright pastels and tangerines, the space feels multi-dimensional and purposeful.
Orange and black
While you may think you should save this color combination for Halloween, black and orange can be a stylish and contemporary color combination for any home. When done correctly, black and orange are one of the best color combos out there. When you use this pairing, Use sparingly and only in accent colors to avoid overwhelming the space.
Orange and purple
If you're looking for funky retro decor, consider orange and purple. In a wonderful living room you can count on a bold orange sofa that plays nicely with the purple and yellow wallpaper behind it. Purple and orange are analogous colors because they are close to each other on the color wheel and they play well in living spaces, rooms or offices.
Orange and white
The softness and subtlety of a neutral helps calm the bright, bold orange. An orange sofa is always a good idea. By keeping the walls white, the room feels sophisticated and doesn't overwhelm with color. The white and orange are also a great color combination for a bedroom or even a kitchen.
Orange and teal
One of our favorite color combos that is often overlooked is orange and teal. Deep orange cushions are the perfect accent for a teal velvet sofa. This color combo is similar to orange and purple, but when toned down because it's a little less retro and a little more minimal and modern.
Orange brown
A deeper and richer orange like the color of the chair in a living room is a great shade to pair with real wood or brown tones. Between the wooden coffee table and earth-colored wallpaper, a room is full of vintage charm.
Beige and light orange
Very subtle light orange walls in a living room provide the perfect backdrop for beige and orange accents throughout the room. If using orange in your home decor is still a bit intimidatingConsider a lighter, softer orange with beige or tan undertones to add a bit of color without overwhelming the space.
Orange and neutral colors
Have pops of orange browns throughout the neutral color palette. Tans, whites, and beiges are great colors to pair with any shade of orange, but when paired with darker, earthier tones they become a bit more rustic and minimalist.
Orange and green
Any room can be a great example of how to get bold when you wear orange in your home. We can't get enough of the lime green walls and fiery orange sofa in this space. If you want to make a bold statement, this is the color combo for you.
If you've avoided orange in the past because you don't know what to pair it with, these ideas should inspire you to think again. Whether you want to create a bright, retro space or want to add a bit of color to a neutral, minimalist space, orange is a shade to consider.