Serenity, tranquility and calm. Ocean, sea and sky. The popularity of blue is palpable.

A light blue-painted room with sweeping views and a blonde wood dining table.

An all-blue painted dining room with chandelier.

A blue-painted bedroom with four poster bed underneath vaulted ceilings.

A light blue-painted bathroom with vintage mirror and sideboard.

A contemporary kitchen with light blue-painted walls and white cabinets.

A bedroom with blue-painted walls and white trim with orange accents.

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Blue is a favorite for those interested in exploring colors “beyond” neutral. Shades of blue are synonymous with design dependability and classic style. Livable and graceful, it’s always a good time to dive into blue.

Most Popular Blues

Here are some of our most popular shades of blue, including Breath of Fresh Air 806, Benjamin Moore's Color of the Year 2014.

Palladian Blue
HC-144
Iceberg
2122-50
Ocean Air
2123-50
Breath of Fresh Air
806
Mt. Rainier Gray
2129-60
Beacon Gray
2128-60

Wedgewood Gray
HC-146
Smoke
2122-40
Bird's Egg
2051-60
Blue Hydrangea
2062-60
November Skies
2128-50
Van Deusen Blue
HC-156

Schooner
AF-520
Amsterdam
AF-550
Gentleman's Gray
2062-20
Champion Cobalt
2061-20
Symphony Blue
2060-10
Hale Navy
HC-154

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Choosing Blue Paint Colors: Consider the Room

Navy, baby blue, turquoise–the color blue is varied and dynamic. Dark blues, like Hale Navy HC-154 and Gentleman’s Gray 2062-20, are often popular for offices and studies. Lighter, silvery blues are favorites for bathrooms and bedrooms thanks to the serenity and calm this favorite color evokes.

By its very nature, blue is a cool color as seen in Yarmouth Blue HC-150 and Van Deusen Blue HC-156. Green undertones contribute to warmer blues, including the always-popular Palladian Blue HC-144 and Bird’s Egg 2051-60.

A light-blue painted bedroom with white trim and built-in vanity area.

An all-blue painted living room with blue club chairs and built in shelving.

Go Bold with Blue

Consider going bolder with the blue family, as seen in this all-blue room. Deep Ocean 2058-30 on walls, ceiling and even trim creates a seamless, energetic design. Dimension and drama comes by way of sheen: lustrous semi-gloss on the ceiling scatters light through the room, and a more flat eggshell on walls creates a soft, calming envelope. Patterned pillows, curtains or other home accessories are perfect anchors for saturated blue.

Accent on Blue

Not ready to go all blue? Deep blue makes for a rich accent color for hallways, entryways, home entryways – anywhere that you are looking for a stroke of drama.

Consider charismatic cobalts like Big Country Blue 2066-30 and Patriot Blue 2064-20, or for a classic vibe, Old Navy 2063-10 is a favorite. In thoughtful amounts, these shades of blue bring a stylish spark of energy to any space.

A dark blue-painted hallway with white trim and pendant lighting fixture.

A white fireplace and mantel in a blue living room with windowed double doors.

The Allure of Blue-Gray Paint

Gray is commonly associated with sleek, modern design. Blue can create an inviting vibe in any contemporary or traditional room. So it comes as no surprise that those interested in both of these color families use blue-gray paint as their bridge. Mt. Rainier Gray 2129-60 and November Skies 2128-50 are among our favorite blue-gray paints.

Here, a deep blue-gray living room is balanced with classic white architectural details.

Exteriors in Shades of Blue

In varying degrees of lightness, darkness and saturation, shades of blue paint on home exteriors are a favored choice for homeowners. In addition to complementing any landscape, the universal appeal of the color blue conjures an instantaneous feeling of warmth and friendliness.

This southern home’s exterior in Buxton Blue HC-149 contrasts beautifully with crisp white Frostine AF-5 on trim, creating a breezy combination of elegance and hospitality.

Consider Aura^® Exterior Paint, which provides outstanding fade resistance and durability against even the harshest weather conditions.