Unexpected colour pairings that just work

Natrah, Jotun Southeast Asia's Colour Manager, shares three thoughtfully composed colour pairings from Soulful Spaces, Jotun's 2026 Global Colour Collection. Each one tells a different story, revealing how colours can come together to create spaces that feel both personal and harmonious.

 

A pairing that earns a second look: Pink and brown

JOTUN 20362 Pink Ambience + JOTUN 1974 Golden Walnut

JOTUN 20362 Pink Ambience is a soft, muted pink with a golden undertone. Warm, sophisticated and incredibly inviting rather than sweet or girlish. Paired with JOTUN 1974 Golden Walnut, it becomes something more interesting.

Golden Walnut is not your traditional brown. It's edgy, unique and a little rare, a yellowish brown mid-tone that brings an unexpected depth to the palette. Together, the two create what Natrah describes as a beautiful balance of delight and depth. The softness of the pink lifts the warmth of the walnut, while the walnut gives the pink something to lean on.

A warm, modern interior colour pairing that makes a living room feel genuinely confident and alive. This is a pink and brown interior colour combination that earns a second look.

 

A pairing that takes the palette further: Just add green

JOTUN 20362 Pink Ambience + JOTUN 1974 Golden Walnut + JOTUN 7613 Northern Mystic

Once you have Pink Ambience and Golden Walnut, it's tempting to leave it there. But introducing JOTUN 7613 Northern Mystic takes the palette somewhere richer.

Northern Mystic is a deep, muted green with a naturally grounding quality. It adds contrast and warmth to the golden depth of Golden Walnut, pulling the three colours into a palette that feels layered and curated rather than heavy. This is a unique interior colour combination that rewards those willing to commit to it fully. The kind of creative wall colour idea that looks considered and expressive in equal measure.

Ideal for rooms that can carry a little more depth, a dining room, a sitting room or any space where you want the colour to do the talking.

 

The absolute favourite pairing: Green and pink

JOTUN 20362 Pink Ambience + JOTUN 7613 Northern Mystic

Of all the combinations explored here, this is Natrah's personal favourite. And once you see it, it's easy to understand why.

JOTUN 7613 Northern Mystic and JOTUN 20362 Pink Ambience sit on opposite ends of the colour spectrum, and that's exactly what makes this green and pink colour pairing so compelling. The green adds depth without darkness. The pink keeps the space airy, modern and full of light. Together they create a perfect balance, grounded yet fresh, confident yet welcoming.

This is a modern colour pairing idea for homeowners who want something distinctive but still easy to live with. Not a trend. Just two colours that happen to belong together.

 

Find your colour

The most soulful spaces are rarely the most expected ones. These colour combinations from Soulful Spaces, Jotun's 2026 Global Colour Collection, celebrate the beauty of contrast, proving that some of the most memorable interiors come from pairing colours in unexpected ways.

All three colours are available in Majestic Pure Color, our super matt interior paint with a zero-reflection, anti-reflective finish that remains completely undisturbed by light. In a matt finish, these colours appear warmer, richer and more expressive, exactly as they should.

Ready to explore? Browse the full Soulful Spaces collection at jotun.com.