Interior designers agree pastels are versatile tones that work well together and pair beautifully with richer, bolder tones and natural materials including wooden floors, dark marble, and finishes found in fireplaces, mantels, and coffee tables.
For a subtle design, approach using pastels that have been imbued into white paint, or through the introduction of fabrics and upholstery. Pastels can be used as more nuanced neutrals chosen from the classic four tones, gentle pinks, pale greens and blues, and soft, whipped butter yellows. Pinks and yellows add warmth to a scheme while the greens and blues will provide a crisper, cleaner look.