What Colors Complement a Light Gray Couch?
Light gray couches have a flattering appeal. They flawlessly suit all areas, irrespective of the background, theme, or decor. But is it worth spending and investing in these couches? Will these enhance the visual aesthetics of your living room? Will these settees gel well with the existing decor of your space?
You would be surprised how pleasant light gray couches can look and the amazing effect gray has as an upholstery color. Luckily, this color lends a hand whether your home decor is coastal, earthly, modern, sophisticated, or countryside.
One typical paint point for homeowners is the colors that complement light gray couches. Probably because gray is so effervescently versatile and blends well with most colors. We know how daunting the situation can be for you. That’s why we have prepared this listicle of the colors that look the best with your gray settees.
1. Sage Green
Light gray has a cool undertone. Therefore, it looks amazing with cooler shades like sage green. The latter has a grayish tone, too – consider it a mix of gray and green. When you use sage green with light gray couches, your living space has an infused essence of earthly natural tones. The overall ambiance is soothing for the eyes and all five senses.
There are different ways to incorporate this color with the couches. The wall paint can be this shade. The sofa cushions, rugs, or the painting on the wall can be sage green. You can also consider vases, blankets, etc., in this color.
2. White
A white and gray color combination is apt if you love to create a minimalistic space around you. White is elegant and gorgeous, and it looks uber stylish with light gray couches. White accents can be in the form of white walls, paintings, cushion covers, the table in front, white candle stands, and more. You can also place the couches next to white-colored furniture, like a bookcase or a floating shelf, to take advantage of the color combo.
3. Yellow
If your light gray couches have a warmer undertone, you can use yellow accents to amp up the look of your place. Both the warmer tones light up your living room. The challenge lies in finding the right yellow to match the couches. There are bright yellows that just look fabulous. If the bright is too bright, you can settle for the subtler marigold yellow. It looks equally good in light gray. Go in for yellow cushions, blankets, or even yellow wall accents.
4. Dark Black
Black is quite a color, isn’t it? It is a bit of a daunting color to handle, even for most interior designers. But some homeowners love black and would want to make it a part of their living room, always. For them, pairing up black with light gray couches can get a bit intimidating. The use of gray helps soften the look of the space. The trick is to play down the black elements. Hence, use items like a black industrial coffee table, black grills behind the sofas, black diaries on the center table, a large black vase, or a black wall accent.
5. Blue or Azure
If the sofas have a cooler tone of gray, you can never go wrong with blue shades, especially teal. This is because the shade has a cooler tone with a very calming essence. Using accents in blue, you will have a perfectly tranquil place that will keep soothing your senses every day.
Like in the picture here, you can color an entire wall with a bluish shade. A handful of teal-colored cushions and pillows also can be equally captivating.
6. Crimson
Want to go all out and show off a bolder side to you? Try shades of red and match it up with your light gray couch. If you are using a darker shade of red, you have to be extremely careful in accentuating the place, especially with the gray in the backdrop. In the picture, the homeowner has beautifully used the red cushions at the corners. If you are using a lighter shade of red, you can put red-colored chairs, pairing them with the grey couches.
7. Orange
The fiery orange can add a lightning spark to your place, especially when combined with light gray couches. Being on the opposite side of the spectrum, there’s an instant firework of sorts. The high energies of orange can be suitably balanced with the subtleness of light gray by adding a rug, multi-colored cushion covers, a blanket, a lamp, and so on.
Conclusion
Gray is considered a versatile and chic color. You do not have to be a professional expert to match your light gray couches with complementing colors. A knack for colors and an openness to experiment with a variety of shades can help you find the balance flawlessly. Our chosen colors here are all tried and tested with light gray, so you cannot go wrong when picking these hues.
Did you love these color combos? Let us know in the comments which colors inspired you to go in for a makeover of your living room so that your light gray couches stand with style and elegance.
