Colours from opposite sides of the colour wheel, such as blue and orange or purple and yellow, with neutrals to calm them. The contrast makes accents stand out.
Featured Blue and Orange
#0B3C5D #328CC1 #F7F3E8 #F99D3E #D9612B
Two blues facing two oranges across a cream midpoint: the classic opposite pair.
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Purple and Yellow
#3C1A5B #7B4FB8 #F4F0FA #FFE066 #F2B705
Deep and mid purple against lemon and gold. High contrast with a soft lilac in between.
Red and Teal
#B23A48 #F28482 #F7F3EE #84A59D #2E6F64
Muted reds and teal-greens balanced by a warm white.
Coral and Teal
#FF6F59 #FFB4A8 #FFF8F0 #43AA8B #1B5E57
Coral and its soft tint against two sea greens.
Navy and Amber
#14213D #2E4A7A #E5E5E5 #FCA311 #C77D0A
Navy blues and amber golds with a cool grey. Dependable and warm at once.
Pink and Green
#F15BB5 #FFC2E2 #FAFAF5 #9BE564 #2D9D46
Hot pink and blush opposite lime and leaf green. Playful and fresh.
Violet and Lime
#4B1D82 #9B5DE5 #F8F8FF #C7F464 #6A994E
Violet opposite lime and moss: unusual, lively and modern.
Rust and Denim
#A44A3F #D9886A #F2EDE4 #6C8EAD #34506B
Rust and terracotta against washed denim blues. A relaxed opposite pair for rooms.
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