Use versatile blue as a starting point when choosing colors for your home’s interiors.
A blue color palette works well in any style of home.
This versatile color can be soft and soothing or bold and energetic.
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There areshades of blueto pair with almost any color, so your choices are nearly unlimited.
A vivid fuschia and cool blue color palette add an energetic personality to a living room.
Thedark-gray wall colorhelps temper the intensity by providing a solid neutral background.
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Soft Blue + Dusty Rose + Gold
Combinesubtle pastel shadesfor an elegant, graceful color scheme.
The pink and blue color palette looks pretty paired with intricate furniture details and floral motifs.
Make the colors shine withhigh-gloss paint sheensand gold metal finishes.
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Paint the kitchen island blue to make anall-white cooking spacefeel more modern.
Add smalldoses of black(through hardware, light fixtures, or accessories) for a contemporary look.
A yellow and blue color palette makes arefreshing color combination for bedroomsand living areas.
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Tone down the brightness by choosing darker shades like navyand mustard yellow.
Use plush materials like velvet and large-scale patterns to enhance the upscale feel.
To help guide your color palette, pull out hues from a colorful pillow orpiece of artwork you love.
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By drawing inspiration from an existing item, you could be sure the shades will go together.
Useneutral wall colorsand accent furniture to balance the more dramatic hues.
Sky Blue + Lavender
Pastel blues play nicely with soft lavender accessories, forming asoothing color scheme.
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Plenty of white and natural light can help this dreamyblue color palettestand out.
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Blue-Gray + Tangerine + Crimson
Small hits of color can go a long way.
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Here, a blue-gray painted island makes a striking statement in this trendy kitchen.
Whimsical circular floor tiles in asoft peach toneadd a splash of complementary color.
The various designs work well together because of their unified blue color palette and variation in scale.
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Thetaupe hueon the narrow vanity complements the tilework, as does the buttery yellow wall color.
Because these colors have warmer undertones, they help balance the cool blue color palette.
Enliven a room with neutral white walls usingred and blue rugs, fabrics, and accessories.
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Mix solid colors with classic stripe patterns for a more dynamic look.
Steel Blue + Silver + Pearl
Serene blue goes luxe with accents ofsilver-gray and pearly white.
A subtle nod to the ocean, the palette evokes a soothing yet sophisticated feel.
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Layer sumptuous fabrics andsilvery metallic detailsthroughout the room to enhance the look.
Pattern takes shape in the blue damask ottoman, the blue-and-white striped drapery panels, and pretty floral pillows.
A handful of black accents add distinction and contrast.
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Wingback chairs upholstered in ablue-and-white stripeadd classic appeal to the oceanside aesthetic.
Darkly stained furniture and flooring also introduce the classic ambiance, while the hue evokes abeach-house lookon bamboo shades.
White walls, trim work, and built-ins contribute to the lightness that is a hallmark of coastal decor.
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Incorporate these colors in a variety of patterns for a spirited effect.
Mix in several shades of blue, from light to dark, to keep the look fresh.
Ocean Blue + Off-White + Scarlet
Get a maritime look with a nautical color scheme.
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Bright red accents andwarm wooden furnishingshelp bolster the subtle nautical palette.
Peacock Blue + White + Yellow
A bold shade can speak volumes in a small space.
Althoughpeacock-blue wallpapercommands attention in this foyer, it’s balanced with crisp white woodwork andbright bursts of yellow.
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The blue hue repeats in the striped runner for a perfectly polished look.
Powder Blue + Ebony + Ivory
Use bold colors and graphic patterns to energize a tight space.
Here, powder blue mixed with black-and-white tiles and streamlined furnishings creates a sophisticated but not-too-serious look.
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Atwo-tone wall treatmenthelps prevent thebright blue paint colorfrom taking over the entryway.
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