USING LIGHT AND DARK COLOURS IN COMBINATION
The relationship between light and dark is intrinsic to our palette. Carefully balancing complementary colours is the ethos upon which Paint & Paper Library was founded. By choosing a thoughtful combination of light and dark colours, it is possible to create unexpected yet highly elegant schemes.
Our carefully considered light and dark interior colour schemes showcase an unrivalled understanding of colour balance, mood and light in contemporary interiors.
Explore images from our gallery below to explore light and dark schemes.
Strongly Contrasting: Bold colour contrast rooms
Use mid-strength colours at opposite ends of the colour spectrum to create a strong, contemporary contrast of light and dark tones.
The juxtaposition of light and dark in this timeless colour combination creates gentle tension within the scheme.
Central Wall: Temple
Right Wall: Blue Pearl
Left Wall & Window Sill: BTWN Dog & Wolf
Softly Contrasting: A subtle light and dark contrast
Here, walls painted in two muted shades are used in combination to create a subtle, gentle contrast. The addition of a darker tone on the lower wall creates depth within a fairly simple space.
Main Wall & Skirting: Rouge II
Left Wall & Skirting: The Botanist
Architrave Detail: Bronze
Monochromatic: Single Colour
Use one bold colour on walls and woodwork to evoke an essence of clarity, beyond that which can be achieved by pairing graduated shades or neutrals.
Monochromatic schemes provide a sophisticated backdrop to layer artwork and furnishings.
Walls: Blue Gum
Cornicing: Plaster I
Related colour schemes: tonal variations
A dark, dominant foreground provides a clear transition and notable change of atmosphere within an open-plan space. The Lead family of Architectural Colours provides tonal change within the scheme. Its blue undertones draw out the pigment in the bold blue walls painted in Squid Ink.
Back Wall: Lead V
Door, Skirting & Cornicing: Lead III
Ceiling: Lead I
Right Column: Squid Ink
Discover more ways to embrace deep, dark hues in your scheme.
Explore an extensive collection of contrasting room colour schemes within our Inspiration gallery.