lscho4jm

I have 12 of these Dresden Plate squares. What colors should I use? They are dark navy blue and white. TIA

Linda

Cedar

How are you planning to lay then out? Im guessing you're looking for a sashing color.Your options are probably whites to blend with the background, navy to keep the monochromatic look, or a pop of color where Id probably go with red or yellow, but lots could work.

Daren P

My personal inclination would be to sash with dark navy and use cornerstones to add some color. I agree with Cedar's color choices; reds or yellows. I think a muted mustard yellow would give it color without overly disctracting from the Dresdens.

cashs_mom

I like this idea. Mustard yellow would be a nice contrast accent.

LGJARN52

I have the Ultimate 3-in-1 Color Tool...it tells me what colors best coordinate with a certain color that I'm using. For navy/white as your main color it tells me to use any of these as a split complementary, lighter blue, orange, yellow orange (mustard) or yellow. It also tells me that for a Triadic look to use blue, red, yellow green. Since your fabric is to clasic looking I would go with a gray blue or a mustard tone. Good luck with your choices.

bearisgray

The picture looks like black and white to me.

I think i would try a "solid" black (or navy);or white first . Maybe alternate black ( navy) and white backgrounds for a checkerboard background.

try laying the plates on different colored backgrounds. Sometimes one has to learn what definitely does not work before getting to something that does work.

Offhand, i think dark brown, dark green, or eggplant would not look good.

Oops! I thought the plates were still 'loose". What are they applique on?

Mayhe something with a microdot print? it would read as a solid.





Maybe try various shades of pink or blue? maybe a gray - but the shade of grade wouod matter.

Mkotch

I think you need some contrast to make the plates stand out - a bright color like pink, orange, even lime green.

OurWorkbench

Interestingly, there is an etsy seller that used the same fabric, with dark centers to make a table runner. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1670446...en-plate-table

lscho4jm

It is sold by Marshall Dry Goods and is sold out. Guess it’s no surprise to see it pop up.