But dark colors might be a better choice for your space, according to Ben and Erin Napier of HGTV's "Home Town." "It creates contrast," Erin told Insider of why dark paint works in home spaces.

A couple of days after the “retro” comment, I was watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.And, yes, the client was right. My color palette matched the Wonka palette from 1971.