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Top 3 winter colours and how to use them

By Emily Harnasz on

Imagine this — it’s a crisp day, the sun is shining, frost glistens on the bare trees and you’re wrapped up in a cosy hat and scarf. Yep, it’s the unmistakable essence of winter.

Okay, so this might not be the first image that comes to mind when thinking of the winter season, especially in the northern hemisphere where the days can feel dark, long and rather challenging, but we're here to rebrand this time of the year and help you appreciate its beauty and charm in a whole new way.

The winter colour palette is all about cool, deep and vivid tones that create striking contrasts and bold statements. Think icy blues, stark white, ruby red, sapphire blues and jet blacks. The winter palette tends to feel at home in a modern, contemporary scheme due to the clean feel of its related shades, but of course, we challenge you to find places for these paint colours in a way that's unique and personal to you. 

And with that, here are our top 3 colour expert-recommended winter paint colours that we're sure everyone will love and appreciate in their home decor and interior.


Icy blue.

Icy blue hues are essentially the epitome of a winter colour — cool, crisp and calming. Not only do they bring a refreshing feel to your home decor scheme, but their cool undertones can also make any room feel more open and expansive. Try using blue paint shades like our Friendly Blue, Serene Blue or Listening Blue colour drenched in warm south-facing rooms to fully appreciate this winter-inspired hue. Alternatively, consider using icy blue paint colours for offices and kids bedrooms for a calming and focused atmosphere. 

image of a light warm blue wall decorated with a graphic design artwork in a wooden frame
One of the brand new additions to our paint colour palette — Listening Blue, is a warm light blue hue with yellow undertones. What would fit a winter colour scheme better than an icy blue that exudes warmth? 


Emerald green.

Emerald is a rich, deep jewel tone that sits happily between a blue and green. The added dose of blue makes it an ideal winter hue, as it leans into the cooler side of the spectrum, but as a green, it remains incredibly versatile, complementing a wide mix of styles and colours. We love our version of emerald green — our Loving Green paint colour. Especially when it's colour drenched in snugs and living rooms, or, if that feels too bold, try a plush velvet sofa or statement armchair to create a more laid back colour scheme. However you style it, emerald green is effortlessly timeless and innately wintery.

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The ultimate wintery paint colour — Loving Green, is a warm, relaxing green shade that's perfect for cosy living rooms and bedrooms or an overall earthy interior vibe.

Black & white.

We’re bending the rules a little here, but technically, black and white are the same colour, at least in the achromatic sense where white reflects all colours, while black absorbs them. In our eyes, black and white serve as the foundation to any winter colour scheme, bringing high contrast when used alone or eye-catching accents when paired with other hues. Their bold, impactful nature fits seamlessly in a cool, crisp winter palette and, if we’re honest, fits in every home aesthetic. The bread and butter of the design world perhaps? 

close up of a wooden mid-century sideboard decorated with a table lamp and a variety of small plants, photographed on a warm neutral coloured wall
Bring the warmth to your home this winter with one of our cosiest neutral paint colours — Loving Neutral. Goes well with plants, natural elements and even gentle snow outside your window (optional).

We could go on, and maybe we will in another blog, but for now, feast your ice (see what we did there?) on these top 3 winter colours  and get inspired to embrace their cool, calm and collected charm.

And if you need any help with choosing the colours for your space, simply book a colour consultation with us and we'll sort your colour puzzle in no time. It's easy, it's fun... and there's a free option available too.

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