The colour burnt orange will make a rewarding addition to any interior. As with more vibrant shades from the orange family, burnt orange brings warmth and energy to a space. However, it's a particular favourite with those looking to create a more mature and sophisticated colour scheme.
What colour goes with burnt orange? If you found bright orange difficult to work with, finding complementary colours that work with burnt orange walls seems like a tall order. This is one of the reasons why many people stick to using it as an accent colour.
However, the colour wheel provides you with plenty of ideas for when you need to pair burnt orange with the right accent shades. Everything from navy blue to dark pink can work well alongside the warm shade of burnt orange.
Whether you're planning on going all in with a burnt orange makeover, or simply want to enhance your space with burnt orange accents, you'll find plenty of premium paint colours in our extensive range.
What Goes With Burnt Orange?
The good news is you don't have to reinvent the colour wheel when picking out shades to use alongside burnt orange. All the same colour pairings can be used here.
Brown and burnt orange work particularly well together. If you're using paint colours with a similar intensity, that orange tint will enhance brown tones, creating a space that radiates warmth. For a more modern take on this colour combo, think about using tan and burnt orange together.
Grey is another timeless choice if you're looking to play around with burnt orange. You can pair bold tangerine with a light grey to create a subtle contrast. Alternatively, think about adding a splash of charcoal to your walls.
If you're using burnt orange, using neutral tones to decorate space can seem counterproductive. However, these pared-back hues let the vibrancy of your citrus-inspired paint colours shine through. If your space feels like it's missing something once the painting is done, reach for burnt orange furniture to brighten things up.
Beige and burnt orange is a solid choice of colour scheme. If you've been generous with beige paint, you're free to introduce a variety of other neutral colours into the mix.
Don't be afraid of other citrus hues and botanical colours when decorating with burnt orange. Sage green and olive green work wonderfully with more muted hues, while a hint of mint green will alongside more daring shades.
Blue and orange are a natural fit. Pale blue works well with burnt orange of any intensity, but you're free to use deeper blue tones if you want to add depth and drama to your interiors.
Greys
Fiery oranges tend to work well with black and white, but a burnt orange will need something cooler to play with. This makes grey an obvious choice.
Folklore S315 + Feather F487
Folklore S315 is one of our favourite burnt orange shades. It's deeper than some of our other colours, but this makes it perfect for smaller, more intimate spaces.
For best results, stick to light grey colours when decorating with this burnt orange. Feather S487 is as delicate as its name suggests and will make a sympathetic addition to a burnt orange space.
Try a Colour Out
Kaolin H497 + Tvt U131
The best burnt oranges bring plenty of warmth to an interior. If you're decorating a dining room or socialising space, use something like Tvt U131.
You can use a milky cream like Kaolin H497 to apply those finishing touches. While it fills the role of a grey complementary colour nicely, it also boasts green and yellow undertones that bring some added vibrancy.
Off-Whites
Although most burnt orange shades are fairly muted, they can still overpower a room if you're not balancing them out. Off-white accents offer an easy way to dial things down a little if your senses are overwhelmed with colour.
Winter V503 + Folklore S315
The most effective colour pairings are often the simplest. Start with a deep burnt orange like Folklore S315, then reach for an off-white for an easy pairing.
Winter V503 is one of our most versatile off-whites. A delicate touch of grey makes it the perfect counter to a more intense burnt orange wall colour.
Arctic Fox S503 + Heat S311
If your space is in desperate need of an energy boost, use a fiery tangerine paint colour like Heat S311. However, you'll want something to offset all that intensity.
Arctic Fox S503 will bring the balance your space is calling for. While technically a pure white, a subtle hint of yellow makes it a warm and inviting addition.
Yellows
Along with orange, yellow is one of the warmest colours around. If your aim is to create a space that's energised and vibrant, bringing yellow into play is a good idea.
Folklore S315 + Gardenia F309
Decorating a south-facing room? Start with a deep burnt orange like Folklore S315 as your primary colour, then start thinking about a yellow accent.
Gardenia F309 Is a good choice. It's light enough that it won't steal attention away from your burnt orange walls, combining the best qualities of pure white and sunshine yellow.
If you prefer pastel shades, Tvt Q100 should excite you. This pared-back pastel orange has pink undertones, meaning it'll add even more warmth to a burnt orange interior.
You can stick with pastels throughout, or reach for a more intense shade to round off your decor scheme. Tvt K314 is something to consider, with its deep tangerine pigment playing nicely alongside pink-infused paint colours.