Picking the right neon sign isn’t just about the phrase—it’s about the colour, the vibe, and how it hits against your walls. Choose wrong, and it clashes like a bad 80s mixtape. Choose right, and the whole room comes alive.
Here’s how to get it right, Smithers-style.
1. Start with Your Wall Colour
Dark walls (navy, charcoal, deep green) make neon pop—especially pinks, reds, and warm whites. Lighter walls (white, beige, soft grey) work well with bold neons like electric blue, hot pink, or acid green.
Pro tip: Contrast is king. Don’t match. Make it stand out.
2. Think Mood Before Hue
What do you want the room to feel like?
- Relaxed & moody? Go for warm tones: soft white, amber, deep red
- Fun & bold? Use saturated neons: hot pink, yellow, cyan
- Clean & modern? Stick to cool tones: icy white, blue, mint
Let the colour do the talking before the words do.
3. Match Neon with Key Accessories
Coordinate your neon with:
- Rug accents
- Throw pillows
- Bar stools
- Art prints
You don’t need everything matching—you just need one or two things that echo the glow.
4. Avoid the Rainbow Trap
Unless you’re going full disco, avoid mixing too many neon colours in one space. Pick one hero light up sign, then let everything else back it up.
5. What Each Neon Colour Says About Your Space
Every colour hits different. Pick one that matches your personality and your palette:
- Pink – playful, fun, great for beauty spots and personal spaces
- White – clean, minimal, works with nearly anything
- Red – bold and punchy, perfect for bars or drama-led interiors
- Blue – calm, classic, strong in workspaces or bedrooms
- Yellow – creative, energetic, brilliant in studios and hallways
6. Real Room Examples That Work
- Modern white kitchen? Try a hot pink “Let’s Eat” neon above the counter.
- Charcoal hallway? Clean white script sign makes the whole thing glow.
- Green-walled living room? Amber or yellow gives it a retro touch.
- Neutral-toned salon? A bright magenta quote adds instant personality.
7. Sample It First
Unsure what will work? Drop us a message—we’ll send you mockups of your custom neon in different colours so you can preview it against your setup.
You don’t have to guess. We’ve got you.
Need help choosing? We’ll:
- Mock up your sign in 2–3 colour options
- Recommend tones based on your wall colour
- Build your sign to suit your space, not just your words