Colors That Go With Blue

Blue is one of the most versatile colors in design. From soft sky blues to deep indigos, blue creates calming, sophisticated spaces.

Best Color Pairings for Blue

These colors have been tested and proven to work beautifully with blue in real interiors. Each pairing creates a different mood and style.

White

White and blue is a timeless, coastal-inspired pairing. It's fresh, clean, and never goes out of style.

Try: Blue walls with white trim and furniture

Coral/Orange

Coral is blue's complementary color, creating vibrant, energetic spaces. Use coral as accents.

Try: Blue room with coral throw pillows and art

Yellow

Yellow adds warmth and energy to blue. This bold combination is cheerful and inviting.

Try: Blue and yellow living room with mixed accents

Cream

Cream is softer than white and adds warmth to blue spaces. It's elegant and easy to live with.

Try: Blue walls with cream upholstery and curtains

Natural Wood

Wood tones add essential warmth to blue spaces, preventing them from feeling cold.

Try: Blue room with warm wood floors and furniture

Blush Pink

Pink and blue is an unexpected but beautiful combination. Both colors are soft and complement each other.

Try: Light blue room with blush pink accents

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Best Rooms for Blue

Bedrooms
Living rooms
Bathrooms
Coastal spaces
Traditional interiors

Colors to Avoid with Blue

Too many cool colors (feels cold)
Certain greens (can clash)
Purple (competing jewel tones)

Tips for Using Blue

The 60-30-10 Rule

When using blue in your space, follow the 60-30-10 rule: 60% of your room should be a dominant color (often neutral), 30% a secondary color (your blue or its pairing), and 10% an accent color for pops of interest.

Consider Your Lighting

Colors look different in various lighting conditions. Blue will appear different in north-facing rooms (cooler light) versus south-facing rooms (warmer light). Always test paint samples in your actual space at different times of day.

Layer Textures

When using a limited color palette, texture becomes essential. Mix materials like velvet, linen, wood, and metal to add depth and interest to your blue color scheme.

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