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Emma Breislin

'The World of Color is Rife With Danger' — 5 Color Combinations That Don't Go Together and What to Use Instead

Living room with mint green walls, purple ceiling and red armchair.

There is a reason neutral color schemes are considered the ‘safe’ option when it comes to decorating. The world of color is rife with danger, and there are so many combinations that clash and colors that don’t go together.

We’ve all heard the adage that blue and green should never be seen — although I don’t know how much I agree with it — and read color theory that suggests how certain shades should be paired. But rules are meant to be broken, right?

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