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Everything pales in comparison

A muted color is what we describe as the opposite counterpart to a vivid or bold color. To achieve a muted color tone, select a base color and combine it with a complementary color, or even black or white. This creates the “muted,” pale or dulled version of the original base color. Muted colors are also described as lower in saturation than vivid or bold colors. Muted colors are appealing to the eye and most people are pleasantly surprised at how well they like them when using these colors to paint the exterior or interiors of their homes.

There are a myriad of shades and tones in the muted color palette. The options are limitless for painting a room or rooms in your home. While vivid colors are bright and attract attention, the subtle beauty of a muted shade can make a room take center stage as the beauty of a coffee tone rather than a deep brown is equally appealing.

Vivid and bright colors can also lead to visual fatigue and even eye strain if they command all the attention in a room. To remedy this phenomenon, enter muted colors as the backdrop of a living, dining, bed or family room.

Muted shades can make a room more inviting and appealing to those who want to relax and unwind. Muted shades are soothing and offer a sense of warmth and comfort as opposed to a stark white walled room that is more fitting for an office type of space. Muted shades are conducive to relaxation and a room painted in a muted shade of blue, purple, gray or green will wrap your family and guests in a virtual warm blanket.

Once you have selected the muted shade or shades to paint a room in your home as its base color, take time to think about what colors

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to add from different palettes to define accent points in the room. When selecting these accent colors for furniture or accent walls, décor or other pieces, do so purposefully.

Ensure the shades match and complement each other and you are comfortable with them, so that you enjoy the room for years to come. Painting can be taxing, costly, messy, requires transporting furniture and covering it to protect it, so it isn’t something we plan on doing too often. Making the right choices for the colors to paint your home will take effort and a little dedication, so it is wise to make a commitment to it.

A muted shade of red can be exactly what you are looking for in a master bedroom. Complemented with gray accents, a muted shade of red can offer a romantic and even regal experience. It is a comfortable enough shade for rest and relaxation and can be stylish and elegant at the same time. A family room should be comfortable and not rigid or restrictive. A muted blue family room just might do the trick to develop a sense of bonding, relaxation and an overall feeling of the comfort of home. Some vivid blue accents to contrast the muted base will add style and depth.

Bedrooms in the home should illustrate the room’s occupant and their personality. A muted shade of orange that resembles peach can be used to add a feminine flair and some sophistication. In contrast, a muted shade of green which is on the paler side can add some masculinity and earthiness to another bedroom. Muted colors like mauve or lilac can lend themselves well to bedrooms, living or family rooms and can easily be paired with more vivid shades of pink or purple to add distinction.

Talking to a paint or wall covering specialist about selecting the muted shade is a fine idea. These professionals have experience in color palettes and can offer sound advice. A simple internet search can show you all the shades in the muted color palette so you can make your base color selections. You can also search for known complementary colors and select your favorite combinations. Muted colors are often the favorite of seasoned homeowners who have been through a few color palettes in their homes. The memories of many people’s childhood homes are in the muted color palette for a reason. The shades of muted colors speak the tones of home and offer the classic and quintessential feeling of home we all seek. p

Gray accents go well with muted colors.