The Moody Blues
Americans love their blue. So what does all that blue say about us? And should we sing the blues at home? Read on.
By Dewey Sadka, special to HGTV.com
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Consider using dreamy, more contemplative blue hues in rooms where you want to make your passions your goals. This room is designed by Lori Dennis.
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Are you feeling down and have the blues? Or are you wishing for cheerful blue skies—or even the blue bird of happiness? If you’ve got blue on the brain, you’re not the only one: the moody blues are America’s favorite colors. We love blue jeans (actually indigo) and the all-American flag of red, white and blue (actually cobalt). OK, so we’re not so good at calling the various blues by their right names, but we can’t deny its power. Take a look at the lineup of blues hues below to come up with the right blue for your decorating needs. What each shade of blue says about you or the room you’re using it in comes from the Dewey Color System, a validated color-based personality test.
Ocean Blue/Turquoise
teal with white
These warm teal hues demand that you take a more practical approach to achieving your wishes. Use them in spaces to encourage more diplomatic, win/win conversations. Blue/Bright Blue
These bright yet calming blue shades make incidental agendas go away. Consider using these shades in spaces where you are striving to clarify objectives.Sky Blue/Powder Blue
blue with white
These soft, enlightening blue hues create an idealized world where romance and expectations are boundless. Consider using them in theme-oriented rooms or wherever you want to restore faith in your ideas and principles.
Earth/Leather
blue with brown
These stable, grounding colors create a knowledgeable understanding of desires. They encourage obtainable expectations yet push forward for adventure and high-energy activities. Navy/Arctic Blue
blue with black
These exciting blues challenge you to anticipate a more exciting future. Using them encourages you to categorize your thoughts into a more disciplined, workable plan.
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