Everybody loves blue—which can almost make it harder to find the right hue for your room. Is it a royal shade you’re in the market for? Or perhaps a sapphire would suit your space better. With dozens of blue paint chips available in every home improvement store, the options are seemingly endless. That's why we've rounded up 20 of our favorite blue paint colors right here to make finding the perfect blue a little easier. After all, the right warm paint color can totally transform a room, and there are plenty of rich blue hues to do just that. It's also a great paint color for a small space too. Light blues can serve as airy backdrops to widen bathrooms, kids' rooms, and is a great kitchen color idea too. Browse the best blue paint colors here, from dark blue to blue-green and beyond, at a variety of price points.
Dark Blue Paint Colors
Deciding on a shade of blue can be difficult. “There are some basic principles that designers apply to spaces—for instance, for smaller spaces, lighter paint colors will create the sense of visual spaciousness,” says the director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams, Sue Wadden. “However, dark, rich colors can create an immediate sense of drama and style.”
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Glidden Premium Victory Blue
Valspar Twinkle Night
Farrow & Ball Ultra Marine Blue
Glidden Premium Annapolis Blue
Blue-Green Paint Colors
If you’re not sure what shade to choose, think about the feeling you want the room to evoke. “When deciding how dark you want to go, consider the mood and purpose of the room,” says the vice president of color and creative services at Behr, Erika Woelfel. “Are you in search of a light and carefree or a deep and moody setting?” In this traditional cottage, a teal-backed cabinet gives a playful nudge.
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Benjamin Moore Fiji
HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Rapture Blue
Farrow & Ball Vardo
Glidden High Endurance Plus Kingfisher Blue
Light Blue Paint Colors
“Blue has a universal appeal and can work with many different tastes and room styles—from living rooms to bedrooms and every room in between,” says Woelfel. “You don’t have to be a risk-taker to incorporate blue into your space.” In this laundry room, a soft robin’s egg blue makes a workspace feel less stuffy.
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Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue
Behr Premium Plus Airy
Glidden Premium Arctic Blue
Behr Ultra Summer Sky
Bold Blue Paint Colors
“When mixed with whites, creams or deep, rich wood tones and warm metallics, a bold blue can go just about anywhere in the home,” says Wadden. “Today, we’re seeing blue as a trending color in kitchens and bedrooms.” Try a bold blue in your bedroom, like in this Connecticut farmhouse, for a statement that promotes restful sleep.
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Farrow & Ball St Giles Blue
Glidden High Endurance Plus At Peace Blue
HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Searching Blue
