Oranges, Pinks, Corals, and More: Get On This Paint Color Trend

These soft hues are as refreshing as their Italian ice dessert namesake. "Sorbets are soft enough to blend with bold hues. Or use several in a monochromatic palette,"  designer Tineke Triggs says. The key to not going too sappy? Bring in bold complementary shades. Pair with a turquoise blue or stronger oranges and pinks with the same undertones for a vibrant -- yet livable -- palette.

Blush is meant to flatter your face, and colors inspired by the makeup-bag staple can do the same for your walls. Look for great combos to hit the right note with these pinky shades. "Ground bold coral with black and white. Pair pink with a classic gray for a sophisticated look," says Nicole White Quinn, a Miami designer.  

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Whether they're energetic orange or subtle pink, mangoes offer plenty of color inspiration and are perfect for adding warmth and energy to a space. "These shades bring such warmth to a space, and it can be fun to just saturate the room with an orange glow. Layer in yellows and golds, copper and brass, and rich dark woods," color and pattern expert Khristian A. Howell says.

These fall-inspired oranges can look great any time of year. How do you build a palette around these spicy shades? "To create a larger color story, use multiple tones of persimmon rather than one specific shade. Mixing deeper and lighter shades tones down the individual shades and makes it easier for the eye to understand the palette as a whole,"  designer Emily Henderson says.