Which wall and which color for an accent wall?

Question

im looking to paint an accent wall in my bedroom--the walls are white (i live in an apartment), my comforter is a teal color with red, yellow and purple stripes to it. I don't want to paint the wall behind the bed, because that is the wall with the window, but i was thinking of the adjacent wall--and a pastel yellow --but any other ideas? the color has to be approved by the rental office and dark colors are not allowed (dark reds, blues, purples, etc)

Answer 1

Your accent wall will be the center of attention. So, if you don't mind that wall being the focal point, then painting it as an accent wall is the way to do it. Go for it!  Likely the best color choices would be a lighter shade of the teal or purple, or maybe a pale blue, since the more striking the difference between the white and the color, the more dramatic it will be.  (I suggest going to a paint store or paint department and getting those little cards of paint colors and seeing which goes best with your comforter.)

Answer 2

I know this sounds wierd but try a DARKISH TAN with some decor of the color of your comferter. You can take a picture of your comferter (Pattern) make sure you use your flash, and take the picture to paint stores and see what matches. I always do that and it turns out great. Also VIOLET. DONT try teal. It is SOOOOOOO hard to match teal or light blue colors.

Good LUck!