Paint pros sound off on their favorite haint blue paint picks to help you get the look.
She explains that lighter blues often do well with light neutrals, white, and cream.
Finding the ideal haint blue is a bit of a dance.
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Use 50 for front porches with tons of light and 65 for front porches with more shade.
For tall porches, Banbury suggestsTender Blue.
The subtle contrast between the white and soft haint blue delivers timeless appeal.
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A touch of gray helps to calm this cool coastal blue that doesn’t overwhelm a space.
It provides a soft yet notable companion, particularly fortraditional farmhouseswith white clapboard siding.
Its reflective quality adds interest without demanding attention.
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Subtlety is key with this haint blue paint color.
It coordinates well with cool grays and whites or deeper blue-greens.
Even slight variations between two colors can make all the difference.
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When it comes to this pick though, theres no mistaking it sits well within the blue color family.
I especially like this color for darker front porches because it really pops, says Marceny.
It almost borders on being an aqua color, but in a muted and beautiful way.
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When working withdark color schemes, Marceny says a darker ceiling selection will oftentimes work best.
Woelfel says its a great pick for adding an illuminating element to your porch.
Use it with neutrals like the calmingLoft Spacegray or a classic white.
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If you find yourself in the latter camp, givePalladian Bluea whirl.
Marceny says it takes a greener stance and is ideal for lending a dramatic punch of color.
The light reflective value of 71 makes this coastal color a good choice for darker, shadier porches.
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Satin is easy to clean, which makes it an excellent choice for using outdoors.
It will also hide imperfections more than a semi-gloss would.
This will make the space feel more open and inviting.
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