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Emma Breislin

What Colors Go With Gold? 13 Color Pairings That Bring the Best Out of Warm Metallics

A living space with gold tones, complemented by a green sofa. there's a table in the middle of the room surrounded by chairs.

Adding gold to your interiors is a chic way to elevate any scheme. Although it has a metallic finish, deciding what colors go with gold is not as hard as it may seem, as it's actually considered by many designers to be an upscale neutral.

Where it can be a little bit simpler to choose colors that go with silver, one thing to be aware of when choosing colors that go with gold is the tone and finish of the gold you're using. "Gold comes in a range of tones, from rich antique golds and buttery brass colors to warm rose-tinted gold and gentle soft gold shades," Philippe Desart, from contemporary wall covering brand Arte, explains. "The nature of the gold you choose, how vivid it is, how warm in tone and even how reflective the finish will affect the atmosphere that you create, as well as which color will complement the shade."

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