By default, curtains are one of the most go-to complements of walls.
While you could always putblinds, curtains make everything homier.
The gray color is one of the most flexible wall colors.
In the psychology of color, the color gray is associated with balance and neutrality.
There are a lot of complementary colors for gray walls.
To have a head start, here are curtain designs that you should consider.
Overall, use classic white if you want to add brightness to the room.
It invites natural light in.
Accent it with darker colored fixtures and you are good to go.
Here is a sample from Decorated Life.
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Tan or cream
Another good complement for gray walls would be fellow neutral colors such as cream or tan.
Either or, tan and cream colors add a warm glow to the room.
They are especially beautiful for living rooms and compact bedrooms.
3.Yellow
One of the most beautiful complimentary colors of gray walls would be shades of yellow.
If you want a vibrant and commanding flair, it’s possible for you to go for mustard yellow.
If you want a warmer glow, go for citrus yellow.
This combination is beautiful for feminine bedrooms and for large living rooms like the ones.
Yellow and gray will also go well in compact home offices.
4.Charcoal gray
Gray on gray?
That is how versatile grey walls are.
Charcoal gray curtains with embroideries and other designs are stunning to look at in contrast to lighter gray walls.
It is a combination found in sleek and modern designs, minimalist and masculine bedrooms.
Top the whole design off with equally modern and sleek furniture and accent decors for a classic flair.
For reference on charcoal gray curtains on gray walls, look at these designs fromHouse Beautiful.
5.Navy blue
Likeyellow, navy blue is also one of the best pairs for gray walls.
6.Pink/dusty rose
Pink and gray are usually the color palette found in nurseries and kids rooms.
Look for floral patterned curtains or those with wavy embroideries.
Green valances on the gray walled kitchens are also beautiful to look at.
To give you an idea, here are some designs.
Purple
Like pink, purple, and gray is a typical color combination for female bedrooms.
Going for gray beddings and purple pillows and warm-colored furniture will make the combination more elegant.
Here are some designs to consider for the purple and gray contrast from Pinterest and Homes Decor.
The best curtain pattern that will give you various shades in one would be floral-patterned curtains.
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Neutral-colored stripes
Speaking of more wall dynamics, neutral-colored stripe curtains are also a good match for gray walls.
Just look at these designs fromWayfairandPinterest.
It is a fresh addition to any window in any room in the house.
Take a look at these designs fromShoreSociety.
12.Checkered
If you want to go down the countryside, southern look, go for checkered curtains.
They are homey, cozy, and are versatile to use for kitchens, bedrooms, and evenliving rooms.
Use thin fabric curtains to induce better airflow.
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It is a lighter, grey-toned blue making it a good complement to either light or dark gray walls.
It is more of an accent tone than a contrast color to gray.
Adding darker accents and fixtures around the room will make both colors standout like the ones fromWayfair.
Add some neutral-colored furniture and accent fixtures only for better contrast.
In contrast to gray, these neutral color combinations will give a brighter effect to the room.
This is one of the many advantages of being a neutral color because literally, anything goes.
The key thing here is not being afraid to mix and match.
