Gender neutral colour schemes of subtle soft green, rich vanilla, and cozy brown can be the answer to appeasing both members of couples. This can be the decision that bridges a rift between the two, thus pushing a decorating project forward. The shades are sophisticated, but calming and as such are seen by both men and women as appealing.

This combination is different from commonly relied upon dark tones that men gravitate toward such as hunter green and navy blue, and those brighter tones women have historically been known to crave. Instead the grouping works, not only as a reasonable compromise, but as a legitimate option without strings.