Nutmeg White is a warm, cream neutral that is versatile enough for most rooms in the home, and a must have alternative to a bright white in particularly dark, or north facing rooms.
If you’re looking to use this shade in your next project, you might be wondering what other colours to use in the scheme. Whites, neutrals and bolder shades all work well so it’s a really versatile shade to choose for any project.
What Colour Is Nutmeg White?
Nutmeg White is a warm, cream neutral which features soft undertones of grey and brown to warm the shade up. A light shade that will add warmth, but isn’t clinical in a space.
This shade by Dulux is particularly great for rooms with no natural light such as a basement. A greige or warm grey like Nutmeg White is perfect for basements because there is no natural blue light casting shadows, therefore paint colours are a little bit easier to choose in instances like this.
The most important thing about choosing the right white colour, such as Nutmeg White is to understand what the undertone is that you’re working with so you can choose the overall scheme of the rest of your interiors.
Now we know that Nutmeg White has undertones of grey and brown, it’s time to explore what colours work well with this beautiful warm, white shade.
What Colours Go With Dulux Nutmeg White?
Tonal Combinations
The best place to start is tonal combinations, these are colours suggested by Dulux that work well with the undertones of Nutmeg White.
County Cream draws on the brown undertones of Nutmeg White and I adore the creaminess that you can feel from this colour, I’d say it’s almost like a caramel shade, I love it!
Honey Mustard is a secondary pairing for Nutmeg White which borders a bit more on a mustard yellow, it’s certainly not a favourable choice for everyone. But if you are creating a wall mural, or zoning sections with different colours then these would work incredibly well together.
Combination With Neutrals
To keep things neutral throughout, these shades of brown are perfect complementary colours for Nutmeg White. Dusted Cappuccino is a really pared down brown, that’s almost a slightly darker greige than Nutmeg White. I would personally use a shade such as this on the woodwork in contrast to Nutmeg White for the most stylish, understated combination.
For something that contrasts a little bit more, but in a good way, Rich Earth is a decadent earthy neutral that would work well on architraves and skirting against Nutmeg White walls. The Rich Earth would really help to define the space.
Designer’s Choice Combinations
For something a little more daring, Dulux always have a designer’s set of combinations for their colours. Interestingly, this always throws everything out there that there is about rules of only using paint shades with the same undertones.
Both Blue Babe and Atlantic Blue are well, blue. But when you see them as a trio together you can see how well they would work for a nautical, or coastal inspired interior.
I’d personally use the blues as a starting point in a nautical interior but incorporate them through textiles such as cushions, throws and other decorative accessories for a beautiful contrast.
Olive Green
One of my favourite earthy neutrals to pair with a greige shade is a pop of olive green. With Nutmeg White walls I would weave olive green into your interiors in small doses for warmth and depth.
Think patterned olive green cushions for a bit of texture, olive green linen curtains and thoughtful decor accessories. Earthy design continues to rise as an interior trend and this would create such a soothing, natural look.
Black
If you’re looking to achieve a modern decor style in your home, then you’re going to want to bring in black accents to ground the space.
Black is a more versatile colour than we think, so it works perfectly with a shade such as Nutmeg White. The below hallway shows this in action with black spindles on the stairs and bright white on the lower half of the walls. Such a classic combination that’s timeless and enduringly popular.
Brown
Brown is a great tonal combination for Nutmeg White, it creates a really warm aesthetic whilst darker brown shades will ground the white.
You could go in with painted brown walls or keep the combination a little bit more subtle by using it in decor accessories and home textiles.
Nutmeg White is a beautiful shade of white if you’re looking for a base neutral throughout your home, but you want some warmth from it.
I can’t stress the importance of sampling paints on your walls with your finished lighting where possible as one colour can look completely different in one home to another.
There’s no denying that Nutmeg White is a neutral through and through, but you can experiment with bolder colours such as blue if you’re wanting to create a certain home decor scheme that accommodates it.
Wooden Accents
Perhaps you’re a fan of mid century modern design? Take note of the below gorgeous hallway!
Nutmeg White has been colour drenched across the walls and ceiling for this encompassing feel. The touches of wooden accents on the furniture and decor create a really cosy, inside outside feel.
Bright White
The most classic combo you can get is pairing it with a bright white on a ceiling or woodwork, as shown in the bedroom below.
If you want to lift your scheme, this is a lovely way to do it and it will automatically draw your eyes to the ceiling as you enter the room, giving the illusion of a larger space.
You can also incorporate it into bedding and textiles for a crisp contrast.
If you have any other questions about pairing this colour with specific shades, please leave me a comment below and I’ll come straight back!
