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Color Combo: Orange and Gray

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This is a sophisticated color combo with a little bit of an edge. Combining a cool gray (like Dior Gray) with warm orange accents can make a space really come to life. The combination is so strong that it can stand on its own, but it also works with a dark grounding element like a deep blue-gray. More photos below.

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I love this colour combo. I really want to put it in my kitchen!

posted by revolution9 on 2008-04-25 11:51:56
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Funny how this post comes on the heels of "Ashley's Downtown Design on a Dime" entry.

But I basically love Orange with just about anything.

posted by bepsf on 2008-04-25 11:58:07
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I love that cat on the sofa.

posted by Pteetsa on 2008-04-25 11:58:23
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I am starting to really enjoy this color combo granted grey is my favorite color so anything with it makes me happy!

posted by Signe on 2008-04-25 12:01:38
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Love it! My dining room is orange and gray and the combo always gets a lot of nice compliments.

posted by ridge_van_winkle on 2008-04-25 12:51:51
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I love orange and I love the ideas above. I just had our bathroom painted steel grey - it's time to shop for orange accessories!

posted by mdeathstar on 2008-04-25 12:59:30
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I adore orange. If only I could convince my husband of its merits...

posted by Molly Margarita on 2008-04-25 14:02:59
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...he's 70's-damaged.

posted by Molly Margarita on 2008-04-25 14:03:23
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I'm a huge fan, needless to say. My tiny house is a riot of these two shades. I love it for its pop; a far cry from red and white, but somehow related. Thanks for zeroing in on this great color scheme.

posted by allisonlindsay on 2008-04-25 14:03:45
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This is one of my favorite combinations!

posted by OneWallKitchen on 2008-04-25 14:37:42
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Loving this combination.

posted by suzy8track on 2008-04-25 15:36:10
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I love that cat! so obliging!

posted by kaanswfm on 2008-04-25 15:38:55
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LOVE. I would welcome suggestions of orange/grey/white fabric for my living room curtains. Any ideas?

posted by mjoe on 2008-04-25 16:38:15
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YES!

posted by MoJonson on 2008-04-25 20:03:24
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A Dior Gray cat! W00t!

posted by kuroneko on 2008-04-25 20:17:08
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Oh, you posted my photo ~ :0) I think my cat may be famous some day if this keeps up! LOL!

Thanks to everyone at AT and to all of you who commented on him. He's my little gentleman and I absolutely adore him... and of course the color combo you inspired me to use. Thankyouthankyouthankyou!

Cheers!

posted by claymover on 2008-04-29 18:40:09
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Claymover, I love your cat! What is the color of the other wall...is it gray or white?

posted by kimm on 2008-05-17 23:30:33
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