Using purple or blue with yellow tones down the warmth. I especially like using yellow with white or a pale color -- it creates a nice soft ambiance.” – Chris Culp, Landscape Designer, ...

"Earth tones, such as beige, brown, ochre, terracotta or taupe, are often associated with nature and raw materials like wood, stone or clay. These colors can be incorporated into painted walls, ...

There are various tones of slate found in nature, some even with a hint of green or purple." The most widely understood definition of slate is a mid to deep-toned blue-gray.

“Yellow makes you happy and gray is the perfect neutral,” said designer Cortney Novogratz of The Novogratz. “We have always used yellow in our designs and products which are quite popular.” ...