Cushions for a Black Sofa

What colour cushions go with black sofas?

The best colour cushions for a black sofa include; radiant primary colours red, yellow, or blue, muted pastels such as soft teal, dusty pink, or mint green, and contrasting neutrals like white, soft grey, or beige.

It’s best to avoid too much brown on a black sofa as they rarely team well together. Navy blue can also be too similar in tone to provide any benefit so should be used in small doses only. The following are our suggested colour cushions for black couches and sofas.

Use primary colour cushions on black sofas for strong contrast
Radiant primary colours act as a great contrast against the deep dark backdrop of a black sofa and offer the perfect lift to a living space that may be short on colour or character.

For a simple, minimalist look, use solids in bold red, energetic yellows, and rich blues with a few neutral cushions to create a look that is both dramatic and aesthetically pleasing.

For a more striking look, seek out your favourite prints that feature these colours as highlights and combine them with an array of solid cushions to finish the look.

Try muted pastel cushions on black sofas for a more balanced palette
Muted pastels like soft teal, dusty pink, and mint green are great options when used in cushions for black leather couches and sofas because they help balance the gloss that typically comes with leather. They also help create a more tranquil look in a living space that uses black as its base.

These softer colours are perfect for rooms with large amounts of natural light or where you wish to create a more calming and soothing atmosphere.

Select the shade that works best with your room’s existing decor, and select cushions in variations of the tone in different fabrics and sizes to create an elegant collection that will balance out the darkness of your sofa.

Use neutral cushions on black sofas for a timeless look
Another foolproof option is to keep it neutral and opt for cushion and cushion cover shades that complement rather than compete with the blackness of your sofa.

Neutral solids such as white, cream, and soft beige in varied fabrics are ideal cushions for a black sofa as they add texture without introducing a strong colour or pattern that may compete with and dominate the sofa’s bold hue.

This approach creates a timeless look and because neutral cushions can complement any style or colour scheme, you can change your furniture and decor in the future without having to replace your cushions.