First published: 23 January 2021 @ 7:43 am
Jewel tones, which are inspired by the bold, saturated colors of precious gems, have become a popular choice for interior design. The reason is simple: They’re gorgeous!
Warm Jewel Tones
These are shades of orange and red that can range from a soft, buttery hue to a deep, dark fire engine red. These colors have been described as being warm because they evoke feelings of warmth and comfort.
Think about how a fire or a glass of hot cocoa makes you feel warm and cozy inside. Warm jewel tones also convey feelings of passion and intensity. They are daring colors that don’t take prisoners.
You may be drawn to these bold hues because they feel more masculine than feminine, or vice versa. If you’re unsure about using these colors in your home,
start with something small like throw pillows or accent pieces to see how you like them before going all out with a complete room makeover.
Vibrant Jewel Tones
This group includes jewel tones that are more saturated and vivid than the warm jewel tones. These include blue-based reds (like vermillion), purples (like amethyst), yellows (like topaz), greens (like emerald), and orange-based reds (like garnet).
Vibrant jewel tones are bold and have an almost electric feel to them. They also evoke feelings of warmth, but they can also feel cooler than warm jewel tones. Vibrant jewel tones can also feel more feminine than masculine.
Subdued Jewel Tones
These are the palest jewel tones, ranging from pale peach to pale pink. They’re great for creating a soothing and calming atmosphere in your home.
Think about how relaxing it is to go to a spa or get a massage; subdued jewel tones will have the same effect on your home. If you have a small space that needs brightening up, these colors will do the trick without being overpowering or overwhelming.
Neutrals with a Touch of Jewel Tone
This is the most popular choice for those who want to add a bit of color to their rooms without making too much of a statement.
These colors include gray-based pinks (like rose quartz), gray-based greens (like peridot), brown-based reds (like garnet), brown-based blues (like sapphire), and beige-based yellows (like topaz).
These colors are subtle, but they still have a lot of visual impact. You can even make a color like rose quartz feel more masculine by pairing it with a rich chocolate brown.
Tips for Using Jewel Tones in Your Home
Jewel tones are great for creating a strong focal point in your home. The trick is to choose one color and use it as the basis for your design. This way, you’ll be able to incorporate other jewel tones without having them compete with each other.
If you’re going to paint an accent wall or any part of your home with jewel tones, make sure that you choose colors that work well together. You don’t want to end up with clashing colors that will be jarring and distracting to the eye.
Instead, choose hues that are related on the color wheel or hues that complement each other well. You can also create an ombre effect by choosing two shades of the same hue and painting them side by side on the wall,
so they blend into each other at the top and bottom of the wall (see this page).
To create balance in your room, use complementary colors from opposite sides of the color wheel (see this page). For example, you can use red and green or orange and blue.
This is an easy way to add color to your room without making a big commitment.
You can add a hint of jewel tone to a room by choosing jewel tone accents. You can use pillows, lamps, or other accessories in your home that feature a jewel tone hue.
If you have an accent wall in your home, you can even paint the wall with one of the jewel tones you’ve chosen for your home décor and use an accent piece in another hue on the wall.