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Homes & Gardens
Becca Cullum-Green

Colors to avoid pairing with brown – 5 shades that don’t work with fall’s biggest color trend

Brown bedroom.

Considering a room makeover for fall and you’re looking for some color inspiration? Brown has definitely been gaining some traction over the past few months, and it's a shade that's only going to grow in popularity as we go into fall. Cozy, cocooning and warm it's the perfect shade for fall decorating.

However, there are shades you should avoid pairing with brown. And although it's a versatile shade when used alone, or mixed in as part of a neutral scheme, it can be tricky to pair with other colors. So we spoke with color experts to find out exactly which pairings won't work when decorating with brown and tips you should be following instead.

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