What color to choose for the wall behind my red couch?

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"I have a red sofa and living room furniture in wenge. I want to repaint the walls to improve our mood. What paint color to choose? The curtains are beige! Thank you very much!"

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Red is the color which of intense emotions. You must pair it with appropriate colors to avoid overwhelming a room.
Blue is a calming color that creates a pleasant atmosphere in the space.
Purple is a rich, deep color that gives the room elegance, luxury and warmth.
Safe color options are shades of gray which is considered as the new neutral.
The choice of color tone in each case depends on the space size, the decorating style and the room brightness.

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