help me pick the right colour red next to magenta
Ooh this is such a fun colour challenge! Pairing red next to magenta can be really bold and beautiful, but the key is picking the right red so it doesn’t clash or feel too heavy. I’d lean toward something with a bit of warmth or even a coral undertone like a tomato red or a red with a tiny touch of pink in it so it kind of blends a little with the magenta rather than fighting it.
If you go with a true primary red or something too deep and cool-toned, it can feel a bit jarring next to magenta because they’re both such strong colours in their own right. But a red that feels a little “sunny” or softened can make the whole combo feel more intentional and even a bit playful.
If you're testing swatches, try holding them right up to each other in the light you’ll be using natural light can shift things a lot. And if in doubt, something like a raspberry or warm watermelon red tends to play really nicely with magenta
@InspiredCFSUK is always coming in hot with the best advice ❤️ but yes, it all boils down to choosing the right undertone!
Do you have either the red or magenta already picked out so we could give you more direction there?
