A cool, light color that skews more white-gray with a blue undertone, Farrow & Ball's Dimpse is perfect for those who want a classic, clean palette. "At the paler end of this family, we have the ...

For example, pairing a cool gray with a warm tone like orange, or a warm gray with a cool blue would ... or choose a gentle color such as earth-toned pinks if working with a light gray.

"You'd see this structured—almost like a patch—grey-toned or white toned-emission connected to the aurora," said researcher Emma Spanswick.