Pros Share 10 Light Blue Paint Colors for Bedrooms
Designers share details on the light blue shades they used to make these bedrooms come to life
Light blues can vary from coastal shades with hints of green to more saturated hues with gray undertones. Whether your clients are looking for a jolt of energy or a wave of serenity in their bedroom, these light blue paint colors have you covered. We asked 10 pros to share which light blues they used on these bedroom walls and the impact they made.
Check them all out and then share your own favorite light blue paint colors for a bedroom in the Comments.
Check them all out and then share your own favorite light blue paint colors for a bedroom in the Comments.
2. Fantasy Blue by Benjamin Moore
The original dark wood-paneled walls in this Maryland bedroom were painted in a soft pale blue with hints of gray. “Blue is a natural complement to orange,” designer Kelcey Huff of Waterlily Interiors says. “We wanted to use a color that would work well with the original heart pine floors that were refinished.”
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The original dark wood-paneled walls in this Maryland bedroom were painted in a soft pale blue with hints of gray. “Blue is a natural complement to orange,” designer Kelcey Huff of Waterlily Interiors says. “We wanted to use a color that would work well with the original heart pine floors that were refinished.”
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3. Nairobi Blue by Clare Paint
The delightful shade of blue that covers the walls in this Austin, Texas, bedroom plays dual roles, says designer Alicia Hassen of Brooklinteriors. “It’s soothing, so you can relax and have a restful sleep, while also being energetic and cheerful for a positive start to every morning,” she says.
The delightful shade of blue that covers the walls in this Austin, Texas, bedroom plays dual roles, says designer Alicia Hassen of Brooklinteriors. “It’s soothing, so you can relax and have a restful sleep, while also being energetic and cheerful for a positive start to every morning,” she says.
4. Iced Green by Benjamin Moore
The light blue in this Charleston, South Carolina, bedroom straddles the line between ice blue and pale green. “The magnificent blue sky and green marsh grass out the bedroom windows were the inspiration for the color palette,” says designer Alexis Lee Wilks of Margaret Donaldson Interiors.
The light blue in this Charleston, South Carolina, bedroom straddles the line between ice blue and pale green. “The magnificent blue sky and green marsh grass out the bedroom windows were the inspiration for the color palette,” says designer Alexis Lee Wilks of Margaret Donaldson Interiors.
5. Aqua-Sphere by Sherwin-Williams
Designer Kim Bailey went with a deeply saturated light blue for the walls in this Dallas bedroom. “This room has a large amount of natural light, so we were able to choose a more saturated blue tone for the walls without it being too loud,” she says. “To balance the blue, we added crisp white bedding, sheers, draperies and kept the ceiling white.”
Designer Kim Bailey went with a deeply saturated light blue for the walls in this Dallas bedroom. “This room has a large amount of natural light, so we were able to choose a more saturated blue tone for the walls without it being too loud,” she says. “To balance the blue, we added crisp white bedding, sheers, draperies and kept the ceiling white.”
6. Borrowed Light by Farrow & Ball
If you’re going for a sophisticated look with urban appeal, consider pairing light blue with gray. McGrath II used a serene light blue for the walls in this New York City bedroom to pair with the gray Roman shades, lamps and bedding.
If you’re going for a sophisticated look with urban appeal, consider pairing light blue with gray. McGrath II used a serene light blue for the walls in this New York City bedroom to pair with the gray Roman shades, lamps and bedding.
7. Sea Glass By Benjamin Moore
This soft blue with green undertones is a great fit in a Providence, Rhode Island, bedroom by Mary Dacquino of Home at 2 Design. “It changes softly with the light and blends well with more colors than a truer blue,” she says. “I’ve used this color before and paired it with platinum and silver tones for a more glamorous Hollywood vibe.”
This soft blue with green undertones is a great fit in a Providence, Rhode Island, bedroom by Mary Dacquino of Home at 2 Design. “It changes softly with the light and blends well with more colors than a truer blue,” she says. “I’ve used this color before and paired it with platinum and silver tones for a more glamorous Hollywood vibe.”
8. Not a Cloud in Sight by Behr
This electric light blue makes a bold statement in a bedroom in an ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, in Portland, Oregon. “Our clients wanted a fun, bright pop of color, so we chose this vibrant blue to complement the warm-toned salvaged-wood wall,” says architect Nick Mira of Propel Studio Architecture.
This electric light blue makes a bold statement in a bedroom in an ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, in Portland, Oregon. “Our clients wanted a fun, bright pop of color, so we chose this vibrant blue to complement the warm-toned salvaged-wood wall,” says architect Nick Mira of Propel Studio Architecture.
9. Glass Slipper by Benjamin Moore
Designer Heather Blue Harkovich opted for a soft blue with gray undertones for the walls in this Dallas bedroom. “It evokes a feeling of serenity and pairs with neutrals and bedroom linens like a dream,” she says. “It’s the perfect color for a bedroom or bathroom where you are looking for a peaceful retreat.”
Designer Heather Blue Harkovich opted for a soft blue with gray undertones for the walls in this Dallas bedroom. “It evokes a feeling of serenity and pairs with neutrals and bedroom linens like a dream,” she says. “It’s the perfect color for a bedroom or bathroom where you are looking for a peaceful retreat.”
10. Skylight by Farrow & Ball
An elegant shade of light blue creates a handsome backdrop in this New York City bedroom by The Brooklyn Studio. The blue-green pleated curtains provide a great bridge between the light blue walls and the lush green views out the balcony windows and doors.
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An elegant shade of light blue creates a handsome backdrop in this New York City bedroom by The Brooklyn Studio. The blue-green pleated curtains provide a great bridge between the light blue walls and the lush green views out the balcony windows and doors.
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This Fort Meyers, Florida, bedroom has soft blue walls that complement its coastal-inspired design. “Its gray undertone ties in beautifully with the gray-tone wood floors, and it provides a great contrast for the crisp white window casing, plantation shutters and nickel gap ceiling treatment,” says designer Minka McDonald of Jinx McDonald Interior Designs.
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