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13 High-Energy Color Palettes to Try This Year

These fresh color combinations not only play well together, they will instantly energize any space — large or small. Here are more than a dozen invigorating color pairings you have to try in 2018.

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Gray + Peach + White

This color combination is all about balance. The crisp, white and moody gray help keep the pretty peach in check. Go with lighter shades of peach for a more sophisticated look or vibrant shades for a younger look.

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Dusty Violet + Light Aqua

Pretty and feminine without being overly girly, violet and aqua paired with a crisp, clean white feel chic and cheerful. Look for this combo in bedding and throw pillows.

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Fuchsia + Aegean Blue + Ivory

You can't help but perk up when you spot this version of pink and blue together. They work well because they're playful, cheery and a little bit bohemian, too.

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Plum + Pale Peach + Metallics

Despite a deep shade of purple, this unexpected combination still feels light and airy. Metallic elements amp up the glam factor by at least 300 percent (approximately).

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