8 Colours That Work Well With Black
Match black with a saturated colour for bold and sophisticated interior design
Kelly Porter
14 March 2021
Houzz Contributor
Black and white spaces are very popular right now, but I think black looks even better when combined with a striking colour. Black always adds sophistication to a room, and with the addition of saturated colours, this look is bold and dramatic. So, if you’re looking for that ‘wow’ factor in your home, here are some ideas to try.
Navy and black
Pairing black with a vibrant, dark blue will give your space a luxurious feeling. Here, grey accents give this space even more swankiness.
Pairing black with a vibrant, dark blue will give your space a luxurious feeling. Here, grey accents give this space even more swankiness.
Yellow and black
In nature and on the roadways, black and yellow reminds us to to take caution. However, in interiors this dynamic colour combo is stylish, elegant and far from dangerous.
Check out these stunning living room colour combos
In nature and on the roadways, black and yellow reminds us to to take caution. However, in interiors this dynamic colour combo is stylish, elegant and far from dangerous.
Check out these stunning living room colour combos
Orange and black
This colour duo is not just for Halloween. In this warm and friendly space, orange accents are accompanied by a black, tiled fireplace surround. Other shades of black can be seen in the artwork.
This colour duo is not just for Halloween. In this warm and friendly space, orange accents are accompanied by a black, tiled fireplace surround. Other shades of black can be seen in the artwork.
Green and black
Using black with a muted shade of apple green creates an organic, soothing space. This is a great, unexpected colour scheme for dining and entertaining.
Using black with a muted shade of apple green creates an organic, soothing space. This is a great, unexpected colour scheme for dining and entertaining.
Pink and black
This glam colour combo is a definite favourite among the younger set, which makes these hues a fun choice for your tween or teen’s bedroom.
Browse through these images of pink and black spaces
This glam colour combo is a definite favourite among the younger set, which makes these hues a fun choice for your tween or teen’s bedroom.
Browse through these images of pink and black spaces
Red and black
In this space, I painted a black accent wall because I wanted a strong backdrop to anchor the vibrant red chairs and colourful accessories.
Design FYI: Colours always look lighter against a dark background.
In this space, I painted a black accent wall because I wanted a strong backdrop to anchor the vibrant red chairs and colourful accessories.
Design FYI: Colours always look lighter against a dark background.
Purple and black
These colours work very well in a contemporary setting. Deep purple and black create a look that is elegant and maybe even a little mysterious.
These colours work very well in a contemporary setting. Deep purple and black create a look that is elegant and maybe even a little mysterious.
Turquoise and black
Black pairs well with any colour, but there’s just something about a turquoise and black room that looks so balanced. Maybe that’s because warm blues are so tranquil and eye-friendly; they have the ability to soften even the deepest of dark colours and bring a room into harmony.
Read more:
6 Ways to Play With Ebony and Ivory
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Black pairs well with any colour, but there’s just something about a turquoise and black room that looks so balanced. Maybe that’s because warm blues are so tranquil and eye-friendly; they have the ability to soften even the deepest of dark colours and bring a room into harmony.
Read more:
6 Ways to Play With Ebony and Ivory
Find a designer to design your home
Tell us:
How have you used black in your home? What colours have you matched it with? Tell us in the Comments below.
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Thanks, I now know what third color I should use for painting my house, which will be black and white: blue or yellow. These colors look good with black and white. As to your other choices, I can only say, NEVER. What were you thinking?
Excellent.... Dramatic...use of black...