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2. Hinting Blue by Sherwin-WilliamsThis soft blue wall works well in this Fort Meyers, Florida, bedroom with coastal-inspired design. “Its grey undertone ties in beautifully with the grey-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. Houzz Pro has created a Color Finder tool to simplify your search for that just-right paint color. Our user-friendly tool, created through a partnership with Sherwin-Williams, empowers you to find the perfect paint color and saves you time while you’re at it.
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.
4. Iced Green by Benjamin Moore The light blue in this Charleston, South Carolina, bedroom straddles the line between iced 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 deep 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 to the blue, we added crisp white bedding, sheers, draperies and kept the ceiling white.”
6. Borrowed Light by Farrow & BallWhile light blue work well with bright whites to achieve a coastal vibe, they also work well with gray to create a more sophisticated look. The designers at McGrath II used this serene light blue for the walls in this New York City bedroom to pair with the gray Roman shades, lamps and throw blanket .
7. Sea Glass By Benjamin Moore This soft blue with green undertones is a great fit in this Providence, Rhode Island, 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 this Portland, Oregon, ADU bedroom. “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 MooreDesigner 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 is the perfect color for a bedroom or bathroom where you are looking for a peaceful retreat.”
10. Skylight by Farrow & BallThe interior designers at Carrier and Company selected this elegant light blue for the bedrooms walls in this New For City brownstone. The blue-green pleated curtains provide a great connection between the light blue walls and the lush green views out the balcony windows and doors. More for Pros on HouzzRead more stories for prosLearn about Houzz Pro softwareTalk with your peers in pro-to-pro discussionsJoin the Houzz Trade Program...
1. Fantasy Blue by Benjamin Moore The original dark wood-paneled walls in this Maryland bedroom were painted in this 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.”Learn about Houzz Pro business software
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