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  • Question
    Do I really have to pick a color from the print I am using?
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    Not always; picking a color from the print just makes matching easier. You can always match your print with a neutral color, such as black or white. Also, if your print is black and white (ie: tribal or zebra) then you can pair it with any color you want.
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    Can I have a different accent in different rooms?
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    Yes you can. Just make sure you feel comfortable with the colors and that it is not too bright of a color. Do a light color and then when you come in the room, you will focus on what is in the room and not the wallpaper.
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    What color matches baby green?
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    Baby green goes well with blood-red, black, white, pink, and sky blue. At least, they do if you're a hipster.
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    What color will go with burgundy?
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    Black, gray, brown, beige, cream, and white generally go best with burgundy.
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    What color goes well with light green?
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    If you are looking for a neutral color to match it, then a cream or white would work. If you want a bolder color, try a shade of pink or purple.
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    What goes well with a light blue laced tang top?
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    Dark blue skinny or boot cut jeans are the best, and if you are feeling a little adventurous, wear a white or pinstriped baseball cap cocked slightly to the side.
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    Do green and red match?
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    Green and red are opposite colors, so they will contrast instead of match.
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    I need to draw a unique flower garden. Can you suggest a color scheme that will make it stand out?
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    Make the big flowers dark colored, and the small flowers light colored.
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    How should I match purple with yellow?
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    Since they are the contrasting colours, they go really well with each other. Nice choices!
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    Can you give me an idea of colours to use on walls and floor with sand grey bedroom furniture please?
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    Find something contrasting and at the same time, a pairing of colours that you find it pleasing to your eyes. Take sample colours home and place on your wall. White, black and maroon red are a good choice for sand grey bedroom furniture.
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    What goes well with pink hair?
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    Tan or burgundy clothes would go pretty well with some pink locks. Light blue would work magic as an accent color, and a deep purple might go well if you're trying to pop out a bit.
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    What color will go with yellow?
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    If you look at the primary and secondary color wheel, you will know the colors usually opposite each other compliment each other the most. Looking up color schemes on the internet is also useful. In this case purple is the complimentary color of yellow. Any colors ranging within purple, like pink, etc., usually go with yellow really nicely.
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    What color goes well with light pink?
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    Navy, gray, white or black are great options to match with light pink.
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    What color goes with soft peach in a bedroom?
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    White matches, but as for color probably a light lime green.
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    Can I match navy and mustard for my bedroom?
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    It depends on your style and if you like color combos like that. Navy blue looks classy and nice with gold, so it would probably work well with a mustard tone as well.
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    Do navy blue and peach go well together?
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    Yes, blue and orange are complementary colors.
  • Question
    Do mauve and red match?
    Thisisemma
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    They are both reddish colors that are very saturated, so it would be better to choose a more neutral color to go with either one.
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    With what do I match gray and ginger root?
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    Gray and ginger root match really well with moody colors such as cherry red, purple and fuchsia.
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    What color accessories should I wear with a purple dress?
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    I would recommend wearing silver accessories with purple.
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    What color goes with orange?
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    There are actually a lot of colors that go with orange. If you want the colors to be complementary, or contrasting, then choose a shade of blue. You can see what colors complement each other by looking at a picture of a color wheel and seeing what color is directly across from the color you want to use. For example, blue is directly across from orange, and red is directly across from green.
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    What color would match a really dark turquoise-green?
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    Grays and creams would work well, as would dark red-brown and other shades of turquoise.
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    Would metallic red and purple match?
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    Sure, you could do metallic purple and red together, but I think the red would look better paired with orange.
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    What rug color would compliment green and gold walls?
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    It depends on the other colors in your room. Since you have a heavily accented wall, you should try neutrals like black, white, or beige. If you want to keep the theme going, go for a gold-patterned or light green rug.
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    I have red couches and I want to select the color of the floor carpet. Which color can match with red?
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    Red and any blue. Or you could choose grey.
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    What about a tan sofa and green drapes?
    Community Answer
    Those are beautiful together! My parents have them and I always say how magical they are together!
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    What colors go well with dark brown? I am getting braces and I don't know what to get?
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    Brown is a neutral and can be paired with any color. Just go with any color you like.
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    Can you give me an idea of color to match an oak color?
    Nico
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    Try white--it goes well with almost all browns. If the oak color is dark, try a lighter color, such as light yellow. If the oak is warm or light, try a darker color such as cherry red or rusty orange.
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