From soft apricot and earthy terracotta to rich burnt orange, orange paint colours offer far more variety than you might expect. Whether used across the walls of a sitting room, on kitchen cabinetry or as a colourful accent, orange can bring warmth, energy and character to an interior. At Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, our orange shades are created using carefully selected earth and mineral pigments, drawing inspiration from everything from fired clay and historic brickwork to the vibrant colours of flowers and foliage. Discover six of our favourite orange paint colours and how to use them throughout your home. Six orange paint colours to explore Dutch Orange: a bright, vibrant orange For those looking to embrace colour, Dutch Orange is a wonderfully vibrant choice. With its lively orange-coral character, it brings energy to a room without needing to be confined to small accents. It works particularly well in kitchens, where it can bring warmth and personality to cabinetry or walls. Pair it with natural timber, contrasting blues or a softer white to balance its brightness. Malahide: a rich, earthy orange Malahide is a rich orange with the warmth of iron oxide pigments. Its earthy character makes it a particularly inviting choice for sitting rooms, dining rooms and spaces where you want colour to feel substantial rather than overly bright. Inspired by the depth of naturally occurring orange tones, it sits beautifully alongside antiques, patterned fabrics and natural materials. Brick: a warm terracotta paint colour Inspired by the colour of bricks mellowed with age, Brick is a warm, grounded shade that brings the character of traditional materials into an interior. Its terracotta tones work particularly well in sitting rooms and bedrooms, where they create a welcoming backdrop for timber, linen, stone and collected furniture. For a softer contrast, pair Brick with Spanish White on ceilings or woodwork. Dutch Orange kitchen by Sean Anthony Pritchard Malahide living room by @thebighouseonthehill. Photography: Freya Hewellyn Brick living room by Lorfords Antiques Request a free colour chart Header: a deep, earthy orange Header offers a deeper interpretation of orange, with the richness of traditional brickwork and fired clay. It is a wonderful choice for interiors where you want to introduce warmth without relying on a particularly bright colour. Its earthy character complements antique furniture, natural textures and stronger colours elsewhere in a scheme. Hespan: a softer orange with earthy warmth For a more understated approach to orange paint, Hespan offers a gentler, earthier alternative. Its warmth makes it particularly versatile in rooms where you want colour without the intensity of a brighter orange. It works beautifully with pale neutrals and natural materials, creating a scheme that feels inviting without being overpowering. Herbarium: a botanical burnt orange Created as part of our Chatsworth Collection, Herbarium is a balanced burnt orange inspired by the changing colours of botanical specimens. Sitting between the brightness of a flowerhead and the mellow tones of fading petals, it brings a distinctive richness to walls. Herbarium is particularly effective as a backdrop for artwork, antiques and decorative objects, allowing their colours and textures to stand out against its earthy warmth. Header living room by Max Rollitt. Photography: Ed Rollitt Hespan living room with Portland woodwork. Photography: Tom St.Aubyn Herbarium living room by Lorfords Antiques What colours go with orange paint? Orange is a surprisingly versatile colour, particularly when you consider its softer, earthier variations. Green is one of its most natural companions. From the contrast of orange flowers against garden foliage to the combination of terracotta and greenery, the two colours work beautifully together. Deeper greens can provide contrast to brighter oranges, while softer greens complement earthy terracotta tones. Whites and warm neutrals offer a gentler approach. Colours such as Portland, Spanish White, Whiting and Fine White can provide balance on ceilings, woodwork and adjoining walls, allowing orange to remain the focus. Blue offers a stronger contrast, particularly alongside vibrant shades such as Dutch Orange. Used thoughtfully, this combination can bring energy and definition to a scheme. Orange also works beautifully with natural materials, including oak, limestone, linen, aged brass and antique furniture. Aquatic walls with Dutch Orange woodwork by Amy Eld. Photography: Cathy Pyle How to decorate with orange paint colours Orange doesn’t have to be reserved for a feature wall. Depending on the shade you choose, it can be used confidently throughout a room. In sitting rooms, earthy oranges and terracotta shades create a welcoming backdrop for furniture, artwork and textiles. Richer colours such as Brick and Malahide work particularly well where you want a room to feel comfortable and full of character. In kitchens, a brighter orange can bring energy to cabinetry or walls, while softer shades complement natural timber, stone worktops and traditional joinery. For bedrooms, consider a more muted orange or terracotta. These colours offer warmth without the intensity of a particularly bright shade and can work beautifully with soft whites and natural fabrics. Orange can also be an effective choice for hallways and smaller spaces, where a stronger colour can create an inviting first impression. Living room with Hespan walls and Portland woodwork Choosing the right orange paint for your room The best orange paint colour will depend on the natural light, surrounding materials and the atmosphere you want to create. In a south-facing room, stronger daylight can bring out the brightness and warmth of orange, while in a north-facing room, an earthier shade may provide a welcome sense of warmth. Consider how the colour looks at different times of day and alongside your flooring, furniture and woodwork. A rich terracotta may appear quite different beside warm timber than it does against a cooler stone floor. Our A5 colour swatches make it easy to compare orange paint colours around your room, while sample pots allow you to test your favourites across a larger area before making your final choice. Explore our orange and terracotta paint colours From the vibrancy of Dutch Orange to the earthy richness of Brick and Herbarium, our orange paint colours offer plenty of possibilities for decorating with warmth and character. Explore the colours featured in this article, order samples to see them in your own home, or speak to our Colour Consultants for advice on incorporating orange into your colour scheme. Oranges in the Edward Bulmer Natural Paint colour range Dutch Orange Order a Sample Malahide Order a Sample Brick Order a Sample Header Order a Sample Hespan Order a Sample Herbarium Order a Sample
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