Jewel Tone Decor Inspiration: Colour Palettes

A gallery of jewel tone decor inspiration for any DIY project. Take a look to find your favourite jewel tone colour palette. (Tips for rental apartments too)

To begin with, the great thing about colours of gemstones is that when seen under light, they sparkle up. As a result, they provide a good range of colour shades from light to dark. In other words, we get a number of options for colour shades that we can choose from.

Moreover, these easy-to-use jewel tone colour palettes can definitely uplift and transform any area. Jewel tone colour furniture can be used to create a royal and luxurious look in an affordable way.

For instance, jewel tone decorative pillows would instantly add charm and would be an easy and the most affordable way to begin with.

In case you want to a step-by-step guide to jewel tone interior decor, read this article.

Table of Contents –

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Emerald Green jewel tone decor
Ruby Red jewel tone decor
Sapphire Blue jewel tone decor
Citrine Yellow jewel tone decor
Amethyst Purple jewel tone decor

Emerald Green

To begin with, this colour represents creativity, productivity, calmness, balance, refinement, wealth.

Emerald green matches/complements with earthy colours such as cream, beige, brown etc. Furthermore, this colour can be added via the use of plants that come with other benefits as well. To this point, it makes a great colour for bedroom, living room and bathroom decor.

Emerald Green Home Decor Color Palette

Brighten up any corner of your home with emerald green sofa in velvet upholstery. Moreover, balance the decor with neutral colours such as white, black, grey & gold accents.

Green tiles balanced with white and natural wood. Furthermore, elevate the look with gold accents.

Similarly, go bold by pairing two jewel tones - emerald green pairs effortlessly with citrine yellow.

Brighten up with emerald green tiles balanced with white & peach tones. Finally, elevate the look with gold accents.

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Ruby Red

Firstly, this colour represents desire, power, status, confidence, purity.

Ruby red matches/complements with neutral colours, shades of blue. Another thing to notice here is that ruby provides a wide range of shades from multiple shades of red and pink. Furthermore, this colour adds an instant pop of colour in any space.

Ruby Red Home Decor Color Palette

A great colour for highlighting accessories in a neutral colour scheme.

Use as an accent color in an overall neutral theme.

Lavender rose for side cabinets with blinds in a brighter shade of fuchsia. With table flowers in the same colour palette. The colours are balanced with white, cream & natural wood.

The highly saturated red adds a lot of colour. Balanced with grey & stainless steel. Best suited for areas that get a lot of sunlight.

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Sapphire Blue

Generally, blue represents loyalty, serenity, calmness, coolness, focus, peace.

Sapphire blue matches/complements with emerald green, citrine yellow. If in doubt, white (as in diamond white) is a safe choice to create an effortless look. Moreover, this colour can be used for any space that needs to create a peaceful ambience. Thus, it makes a great colour for bedroom, living room and bathroom decor.

Sapphire Blue Home Decor Color Palette

Make things pop up. Accessorise with sapphire blue to add some energy in a neutral colour scheme.

A DEEP BLUE CEILING : Add sophistication with a deep blue. Also balances a space that receives too much sunlight. A LIGHT-BLUE BATHROOM : Add calmness & tranquility to a space with blue & white.

Balance too much sunlight with a deep blue sofa. A great palette for minimalist decor too.

Sapphire blue is a great match with stainless steel in your kitchen to create a sophisticated, modern look.

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Citrine Yellow

It represents optimism, clarity, warmth, attraction, happiness

Citrine yellow matches/complements with monochromatic shades of yellow & brown, grey.

However, you should remember that yellow adds a lot of brightness. Therefore, it must be balanced with neutral or earthy shades. Citrine yellow works magic for any dark or dull space that needs lightening up.

Citrine Yellow Home Decor Color Palette

Accessorise with citrine yellow in an overall neutral interior scheme for a fresh look.

Brighten up a dark corner or highlight a wall with yellow & white.

Use deeper shades of citrine for accessories & upholstery with neutral shades, natural wood to balance the look.

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Amethyst Purple

Purple, mostly, represents royalty, excellence, bravery, intuition, spiritualism, a combination of stimulation and serenity. To this point, it makes a great colour for bedroom, living room and bathroom decor.

Amethyst purple matches/complements with neutral colours such as grey, white, monochromatic shades of purple. Moreover, it creates a mesmerising environment if used correctly.