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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hebe Hatton

8 colors to avoid pairing with black, according to designers

Three images of a black living room, a green living room and a white entryway.

Black is a classic shade, praised for its versatility, its chicness, its timelessness. But are there any shades you shouldn't pair with black? Like any color, yes of course there are colors that aren't always going to work when combined.

We spoke with designers and color experts to get their thoughts on what colors to avoid with black. Often when I research these pieces and speak with designers, they are reluctant to really zone in on what color combinations don't work. I often hear most colors work with anything, never say never, type responses. And I agree, you can make most combinations work if you know what you are doing.

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