How to Select the Perfect Paint Color to Coordinate with Wallpaper

03 Apr How to Select the Perfect Paint Color to Coordinate with Wallpaper

Once you’ve chosen the perfect wallpaper, the next challenge is finding a paint color that complements—not clashes with—it. We have decades of experience working with paint and colors as Northern Virginia painting contractors. Here are three suggestions to help you select a wall color that coordinates well with your wallpaper.

1) Pull a Color from the Pattern

A foolproof (and easy) way to choose a coordinating paint color is to pull a hue directly from the wallpaper. Look at the background color or one of the accent shades in the design. What color do you like most? Which one draws your eye? For example, if your wallpaper features a soft sage green, painting the surrounding walls in that same hue creates a seamless, sophisticated look.

2) Contrast or Complimentary

Do you want to create a contrast or a harmonious look? A bold pattern or color of wallpaper paired with a crisp, contrasting paint color (like navy wallpaper with white walls) can create a beautiful and bold contrast. On the other hand, selecting a softer, tonal color (like a dusty blue from a floral print) can create a more cohesive, calming effect.

3) Check the Lighting

Light can dramatically change the appearance of a wall color. As we’ve written in previous posts, test paint swatches next to your wallpaper in natural and artificial light – at different times of the day – to see how they look. Some colors that look perfect in the morning might feel too dark or too bright at night.

With these three tips, you can create a beautifully coordinated space that feels intentional and well-designed!

Mike Katounas