I f a c o r a l r o o m
seems like too much, try it in a
kitchen,
a bove,
where cabinetry
tempers the hue. Or, focus all the
color on one piece of furniture,
such as an outdoor settee,
le ft,
surrounded by neutrals. The right
color pairings, r/gbt, push the hue
inabrightorbeachydirection. a
On kitchen walls: Tucson Coral 005; benjaminmoore.com
PEACOCK + PUTTY
Michelle Morgan Harrison
calls this brave trio “a new,
sophisticated take on coral.”
Oriole 2169-30;
benjaminmoore.com
Quiver 25B6;
truevaluepaints.com
Bay Sands 5008-1B;
valspar.com
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BARELY BLUE + W HITE
This beachy palette is classic
for a reason—the cool blue
checks the coral’s brightness.
Youthful Coral 17o B~5;
behr.com
Glassine35i-i;
pittsburghpaints.com
Silent White E39;
acehardware.com
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