Cocoa Powder: 15 Ways to Use This Cozy Neutral

Though it adds instant warmth to a room, this hue also pairs surprisingly well with cooler tones. Find 15 ideas for using this cocoa-inspired shade in your home.

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September 05, 2016

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Cocoa Powder Color Palette

This versatile neutral falls somewhere between warm and cool, so it complements a wide range of other hues. In this eclectic living room, a cocoa-colored sofa looks plush and inviting against a navy blue wall.

Comforting Color

This hue feels like a cup of cocoa: instantly warm and cozy. Use it in a bedroom with other soft colors to create a welcoming, restful space.

Vibrant Palette

Cocoa-colored walls can also serve as a backdrop for a lively color scheme. In this eclectic dining room, accents of aqua and orange add a bold splash of color against neutral walls.

From: Ana Donohue

Warming Up White

If your all-white living room is looking a tad too stark, warm it up with a hint of cocoa. In this space, the cocoa colors in the chaise longue and the wood floors make the space feel more inviting.

From: Pulp Design Studios

Welcoming Kitchen

Looking for an alternative to the typical white or gray kitchen cabinets? Try a cocoa-inspired shade of brown. The color is perfect for adding a touch of warmth to a sleek, contemporary kitchen, as seen in this space.

From: Luciana Corwin

Warm Retreat

Perfect for a bedroom, a palette of cocoa and cream creates a calming, serene sanctuary. Velvet upholstered stools and a fur throw add a soft, textural touch to this space.

From: Susan Brunstrum

Cozy Contemporary

You may associate contemporary design with cool colors like gray and blue, but warmer tones can really bring out the best in a clean, contemporary room. In this bedroom, a palette of cocoa, cream and orange creates a sleek yet soothing space.

From: Design Platform

Industrial Design

A cocoa-colored accent wall offsets the galvanized metal chairs and minimalist chandelier in this industrial dining room, adding warmth to the space.

From: Jenny Norris

Splashes of Color

You don't have to go crazy with color to create a stylish space. Against a cocoa-colored vanity and neutral (yet bold) wallpaper, hints of red make a big impact in this bathroom.

From: Kristen Pawlak

Inviting Nook

With a cocoa-colored tufted bench, a soft throw and muted blue and red throw pillows, this window seat looks oh-so cozy — the perfect place to curl up with a book on a cool day.

From: Brian Paquette

High Style

While this hue can look rustic and cozy in one space, it can look chic and elegant in another. In this art deco-inspired bedroom, a cocoa-colored wall is paired with a tufted headboard and a lustrous teal throw pillow for a glamorous vibe.

Layers of Neutrals

An all-neutral color palette doesn't have to be boring, especially in a room with lots of interesting features. A mix of cream, cocoa, gray and dark brown lets this dining room's dramatic elements — like the beamed ceiling and beaded chandelier — take center stage.

From: Blackband Design

Eye-Catching Texture

Here's another example of an all-neutral space that's anything but bland. With its herringbone-pattern tilework in various tones of cocoa, this bathroom offers tons of style.

From: John McClain Design

Gallery Wall

An ideal choice for a gallery wall, cocoa-hued walls can let a collection shine. In this wide passageway, niches with colored lights stand out against the walls, making a lively display.

From: Andrea Schumacher

Neutral Nursery

A baby's room doesn't have to be pink or blue. Try a warm shade of cocoa instead; as the child grows older, the color won't feel so juvenile.

Cocoa Powder: 15 Ways to Use This Cozy Neutral

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Cocoa Powder Color Palette

Comforting Color

Vibrant Palette

Warming Up White

Welcoming Kitchen

Warm Retreat

Cozy Contemporary

Industrial Design

Splashes of Color

Inviting Nook

High Style

Layers of Neutrals

Eye-Catching Texture

Gallery Wall

Neutral Nursery

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