Sunday Soul is one of those tricky pink-taupes that lives or dies by what surrounds it. Put it next to a crisp brilliant white and the warmth drains out — it reads as a flat, slightly dirty grey. That's not the paint's fault, it's contrast doing its thing.
The move here is to drench. Take Sunday Soul across walls, woodwork and ceiling for a soft, enveloping room. With no hard white edges to fight against, the pink undertone holds and the whole space feels considered rather than washed out.
For layering, stay in the warm half of the spectrum. A deeper mushroom or aged-brass accent gives the scheme backbone without breaking the mood. Mylands Cigar BH.20 (LRV 11.8) is a cracking partner — a rich, smoky brown that anchors the softness and stops the room feeling one-note. Use it on a feature joinery run, a fireplace surround, or built-in shelving.
Want a bit more drama? Paint & Paper Library Blue Blood (LRV 16.4) is a deep, dusky blue that flatters Sunday Soul's pink beautifully — think a cocooning bedroom where the blue does a chimney breast or the back of a bookcase. It's the kind of pairing that looks expensive without trying.
For a fresher, more unexpected lift, Dulux Almost Pistachio (LRV 80.3) brings a soft green into play. Pink and a gentle green is a classic for a reason — it keeps things from getting too sweet and adds a botanical, slightly retro edge. Lovely on a hallway runner or as an accent in soft furnishings.
Keep your metals warm but soft — aged brass and antique bronze, not bright chrome or cool nickel, which will clash with the pink-taupe.
Practical bit: order a peel-and-stick sample and live with it for a few days, checking it morning and evening. Sunday Soul shifts noticeably with the light, leaning pinker in warm afternoon sun and greyer under cool north light. Once you've seen it both ways, you'll know if it's right for your room.