Trim Color for Purple Rooms

Purple

• A monochromatic color scheme can provide an understated, elegant look for any room. It is a particularly attractive option with purple since it can be a bold shade and using tones from the same family can help tone down the look. If your walls are a dark, bright purple, use a lilac or lavender shade for your trim. The contrast between light and dark tones draws the eye, but because the colors are from the same family, it is a subtle contrast. If your walls are a pale shade like lilac or lavender, use a royal purple or plum color for the trim to add depth and dimension to the room.

White

• If you want to brighten your room, pair purple walls with crisp white trim. A white shade provides a sharp contrast with both light and dark purple, and helps add light to the room. If you feel white is too stark for your purple walls, try a cream or ivory shade to create a warmer look. You can also tint your white shade with a hint of purple to create a softer effect that gives your room a unified look.

Pink

• For a girl’s bedroom, purple walls and pink trim can be an ideal combination. You can opt for a strong contrast by pairing a light pink shade with plum-colored walls or a bright pink with a lilac. However, if you prefer a balanced design, combine shades of similar intensities. Lilac or lavender walls and baby pink trim provides a soft, understated look. On the other hand, you can pair plum or royal purple walls with hot pink trim for a bold look.

Green

• Purple and green is a classic color combination, so you can create a striking look for your room by pairing purple walls with green trim. A soft mint green and lilac combination is ideal for a nursery or young girl’s bedroom, while a lime green and royal purple pairing is sure to please your teenage daughter. For a master bedroom, consider a mid-toned, dusty purple shade for the walls and sage green for the trim. Incorporate white accents to help both the purple and green shades add brightness to the room.

Yellow

• For a unique look, consider pairing yellow trim with your purple walls. Since yellow is a warm- toned color and purple is cool toned, the combination provides an attractive contrast that gives the room a bold look. For the most balanced look, try to pair shades of equal intensities. A pale yellow works best with light and mid-toned purples, while a strong, lemon yellow can add a funky twist to a room with bright purple walls.