Blue is a widely loved color and it's easy to see why! It reminds us of a clear blue sky and ocean waters. It's patriotic and tough, solid and classic or soft and soothing. Like most colors, I believe there's a blue for everyone...it's just a matter of finding your best blue. Time to get our of your box when it comes to blue and see what the hue has to offer!
(left to right, Parker Paint, Waterside; Pratt & Lambert's Argent & Sherwin-Williams' Sassy Blue)
Great pairings with blue:
Brown
Cream or white
Pink
Yellow/green/orange
Red (and not just the traditional red, white and blue)
Black and white with a light, silvery blue = elegant
(Benjamin Moore's Aquarius and Farrow & Ball Chinese Blue)
Blues range from pale and gray to dark navy. In between you'll find aquas and mid-tone blues that are happy and add a pop to any decor. Don't be afraid to mix blues, just keep one dominant in the room. Mixing values of the same color will add visual interest to your spaces. And here's an idea—paint your ceiling a pale, light, sky blue. It will cast a glow over your room and will be a fun surprise!
(C2's Electric and Benjamin Moore's Patriot Blue)
What's your favorite blue? Leave a comment, I'd love to know!
4 comments:
Great post. My favorite Blue is Sherwin Williams Open Seas. I used at for a Designer room at the Cleveland Home & Garden Show this past Febuary. It was a big hit. I used, as you suggested, Black, White, Chocolate Brown and a few pops of sunny Yellow.