Ever notice how one super-bright piece of furniture in a room of
neutrals looks garish, but pair it with other strong hues and the effect is somehow less jarring? That’s because like goes with like. A piece in a pure color—meaning no
black, white, or gray has been added—needs other pure colors of equal saturation to harmonize it. Here, little doses of magenta, citron, and blush balance the azure sofa. A
gray tint on the wall provides the necessary visual calm.