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Pick the perfect paint colour

Choose from 14 custom palettes to brighten up your space

Pick the perfect paint colour

Confused by all those tints and tones at the paint store? To help you, we've picked a series of colour palettes that are guaranteed to focus on the trendy aspect of your home. Each palette contains three different hues – one for the walls and two that can be picked up in accessories, furniture or trim. Simply use our drop-down menu to choose the colour scheme that suits you best!
Lush green
For a relaxed colonial feel that's a touch traditional
Main colour: Safari Jacket, SICO
Accent colour: Calcutta Silk, SICO
Accent colour: Polar Ice, SICO
Warm & spicy
For a vibrant and welcoming modern palette
Main colour: Pumpkin Patch, Behr at Home Depot
Accent colour: Ruby Ring, Behr at Home Depot
Accent colour: Beach White, Behr at Home Depot
Calming neutrals
For a pretty mix that's a modern take on country cottage style
Main colour: Buff, Farrow & Ball
Accent colour: Blue Ground, Farrow & Ball
Accent colour: Dauphin, Farrow & Ball
Dramatically rich
Make a statement with colours that reflect the rich tones of tradition
Main colour: Spring Dust, Benjamin Moore
Accent colour: Raphael, Benjamin Moore
Accent colour: Butter Cream, Benjamin Moore
Pale & pretty
Light and fresh tones that are easy on the eye, for a kitchen or kid's room
Main colour: Marjoram, SICO
Accent colour: Cotton Rag Paper, SICO
Accent colour: White Denim, SICO
Gilt-edged blues
A soothing hit of different blues with a touch of classic gold
Main colour: Expansive Sky, PARA
Accent colour: La Cloche Gold, PARA
Accent colour: Refined Melody, PARA
Fresh spa feel
Light, bright and crisp – perfect for a bathroom
Main colour: Sterling Blue, Pratt & Lambert
Accent colour: Greene Haze, Pratt & Lambert
Accent colour: Milk White, Pratt & Lambert
Knock-out naturals
For a look that's classic but not fussy – this isn't your mom's beige!
Main colour: Starlet, C.I.L
Accent colour: Montana Tan, C.I.L
Accent colour: Limey, C.I.L
Cosy colours
You'll feel as snug as a bug when you wrap your space in these rich tones
Main colour: Sunflower Petal, PARA
Accent colour: Pirate Gold, PARA
Accent colour: Bake Oven, PARA
Restful greens
For a welcoming vibe that's still classic, try this warm yellow-green combination
Main colour: Asparagus, Behr at Home Depot
Accent colour: Pina Colada, Behr at Home Depot
Accent colour: Honey Beige, Behr at Home Depot
Light & bright
Pale tones lighten up smaller spaces like bathrooms or kitchens
Main colour: Spa, Behr at Home Depot
Accent colour: Ice Flower, Behr at Home Depot
Accent colour: Cotton Fluff, Behr at Home Depot
Tranquil tones
A rich amber tint warms up these timeless natural shades
Main colour: Triple Crown, C.I.L
Accent colour: Longacre, C.I.L
Accent colour: Crescent Inn, C.I.L
Lively brights
Bright lively colours add fun to any space
Main colour: Green Grape, C.I.L
Accent colour: Bay Blue, C.I.L
Accent colour: Barely Green, C.I.L
Sunny and sophisticated
A touch of tan turns this yellow into an invitingly sunny tone
Main colour: Dayroom Yellow, Farrow & Ball
Accent colour: Loggia, Farrow & Ball
Accent colour: Archive, Farrow & Ball
Choose your colour scheme:

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