Cool Off This Summer With These Blue Paint Colors!

Ah, blue. It represents the sky, the ocean, and so much more. It’s a mysterious yet soothing color that everyone can love. Perhaps that’s why blue paint colors are so popular.

Aside from neutrals, blue is one of the most commonly chosen paint colors. Today, we’re going to show you why everyone’s adding blue paint colors to their home. Let’s dive in!

Why Blue?

There are so many reasons to add blue to your home’s color palette. Whether dark or light, blue paint colors are always on trend and a favorite among homeowners (almost as much as neutrals). 

Sets The Perfect Mood

Blue is a relaxing color that helps to set the perfect tone for your home. It’s welcoming, never overwhelming, and always easy on the eyes. 

Real-Life Health Benefits 

Because of its calming qualities, blue paint colors are known to lower stress, which, in turn, can reduce blood pressure and other stress-related problems. It also helps with insomnia. 

Offsetting Warmer Colors 

You may think that warm and cool colors are anything but complementary, and you’d be wrong. The right blue paint color can offset some of the warmest colors, like orange and red.

Where Blue Looks Best

Blue is the kind of color you can put anywhere, but a few particular rooms feel like they’re meant for blue paint colors. Here are some examples.

Darker shades of blue, like Navy, work really well in smaller spaces, like the bathroom or even your bedroom, if you struggle with sleep. Muted and lighter blues are great transitional colors for your hallways. And lastly, if you’re looking to wow everyone who comes through your door, your entryway is the perfect spot for a vibrant cobalt blue.

Light Vs Dark Blue 

Darker blue paint colors are soothing, but they can be a lot more moody and dramatic. That’s why they’re better suited for a room with lots of bright lighting and should always be balanced out with a lighter color.

Lighter shades are a little more energizing but still have a relaxing presence. But the downside is that they can cool things off too much, especially if there’s an abundance of cool undertones in your color palette.

What Colors Go Best With Blue?

Blue paint colors are easier to complement than you might think. Of course, different shades of blue pair nicely, but white is always a top choice when it comes to an easy match for blue (especially darker shades). For lighter blues, cool neutrals are the go-tos.

Really, any color that has a blue undertone will pair brilliantly with any blue paint color, like violet or green. But you can also create a really interesting contrast by pairing blues with warmer colors like orange or mustard yellow.

Best Blue Paint Colors 

Here are some of our favorite blue paint colors from our go-to brand, Benjamin Moore.

Gray-Blues

• Wedgewood Gray

• November Skies

• Amsterdam 

Icy/Sky Blues 

• Breath Of Fresh Air

• Thunderbird 

• Bird’s Egg

True Blues/Cobalt Blues

• Champion Cobalt

• Symphony Blue 

• Big Country Blue

Navy Blues

• Hale Navy

• Deep Royal

• Polo Blue

Blue-Greens

• Tropical Teal 

• Rolling Hill Green

• Miami Teal

Violet-Blues 

• Brazilian Blue 

• Watertown

• Southern Belle

Dive Into The Wonderful World Of Blues With Davison Painting

There’s a world full of blue paint colors out there, and we can help you find the perfect ones and bring them to life in your home.

Dive in, and contact Davison Painting today to get started with a free estimate.