If you want to bring color into your space but don’t want to commit to an entire wall, or just want a softer version of a color, you might want to think about creating an ombre wall.

Valencia Lounge Hostel, designed by Masquespacio.

Different from a gradient, in which one color flows in to another one completely, ombre stays within a single hue and goes from dark to light within that color.

Designed by Masquespacio. Photography by David Rodríguez from Cualiti.

Designed by Masquespacio. Photography by David Rodríguez from Cualiti.

These walls create a soft version of a color and bring it into the interior on a less intense level.

White to Mint Green Ombre Wall Mural by Murawall

Whether you create it through paint or wallpaper, an ombre accent wall will add a subtle amount of color to your space in a way that differs from any other style.

How To Paint An Ombre Wall DIY from Front + Main.

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