Color combos that oddly please the brain

Title: Color combos that oddly please the brain

Navy and blush is one of those combos I used to side-eye, but then I saw it in a passive house lobby—lots of daylight, natural wood, and recycled glass tile. The navy grounded everything, while blush kept it from feeling too cold. It’s wild how much context matters. I’ve noticed in green building projects, we often end up with “weird” palettes because of reclaimed materials, and sometimes those unexpected pairings just click. Makes me wonder if our brains crave a little surprise now and then, not just harmony.