dark colour ideas

Dark wall color ideas throughout your home

Be daring with our top color picks for darker shades that will give your home some serious sophistication.

Dark colors are an easy and affordable way to create a stylish feel to your home, particularly if you’re painting more than one wall. Check out our favorite shades to help you get the look.

Timeless teal

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Vibrant and alluring, this rich shade of timeless teal is more versatile than you may think. Containing hints of blue and green, teal is a calming color, and one that can be used liberally throughout your home., it will add instant luxury to your scheme and works really well in larger spaces, such as open plan living rooms and dining rooms. Team with complimentary colors like turquoises and gold accents for a striking effect.

Which colors?

M9.18.13 / 50GG 05/063

T3.04.12 / 30BB 05/022

Deepest brown

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A deep shade of brown will deliver plenty of drama to your home, don’t hold back. Pair with dark furniture, walls, tones of dark blue or painted wooden furniture, add a touch of gold furniture for a romantic, elegant feel.

Which colors?

C3.13.14 / 18YR 05/072

T3.04.12 / 30BB 05/022

Stormy grey

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Dark grey with a hint of blue is a quick way to make any space feel instantly more luxurious. As a recessive color, grey doesn’t draw the eye making it a perfect alternative to white or cream for a neutral backdrop, and the ideal choice for a kitchen.

For a tough and durable finish that will last, use our grease and stain resistant kitchen paint

Which colors?

U0.10.20 / 46BB 08/059

D2.30.30 / 52YR 12/212

Emerald green

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Emerald is a dazzling shade that’s traditionally associated with wealth and luxury. It’s quite a showstopper, so pair with adjacent color families for ultimate elegance or, if you’re feeling daring, make it pop against velvety blues, pair with mustard yellow. … and golds.

Which colors?

M9.18.13 / 50GG 05/063

F6.55.54 / 34YY 31/502

Brave burgundy

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Don’t hold back on the theatrical drama in this ruby red reading nook. Combine burgundy, reds, gold, velvet and … ostrich feathers. Balance the look with pale green and gentle moss for a calming effect.

Which colors?

Z9.19.20 / 48RR 08/146

J5.03.71 / 45GY 55/052

If you’re a little unsure about decorating with darker shades, download our Dulux Visualizer app to your smartphone or tablet. View the wall you want to decorate on your screen, choose a shade from the Dulux palette and tap for an instant impression of how your finished room could look.