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Amiya Baratan

6 Colors That Don't go With Blue, According to Designers — And What to Choose Instead for a Harmonious Scheme

A blue entryway with a console table and wall art.

Personally, blue is my favorite color to decorate with and design around. It's such a versatile hue and the many shades on its spectrum offer the most tranquil of vibes. However, pair the wrong color with blue and it transforms this lovely shade from tantalizing to tasteless, and it's a danger many of us aren't aware of.

While there are plenty of colors that go with blue, there are a couple of shades that just don't bring out the beauty of this hue, either. Alongside the wrong color, this oceanic shade can look drained and tired instead of rich and lively.

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