36 Blue Paint Colors Our Editors Love

Feeling blue? Us too. From striking navy to pretty powder blue (and everything in between), the HGTV Magazine editors have found beautiful paint colors to suit any style. Read on for all the inspiring blue paints the editors love, plus get tips from designers and homeowners on how to use these colors in any room in your home.

(Wall Paint: Loyal Blue, Sherwin-Williams)

“Although it’s a saturated color, this still has a softness that allows it to function as a neutral," says designer Ritika Bhasin. It adapts beautifully to different lighting conditions and materials like antique rugs, walnut furniture and warm metals.” (Tidewater by Sherwin-Williams)

“This is a chameleon color that shifts to different tones depending on the surroundings," say designers Kristen McCory and Christine Conte. "It makes designing the room easy!” (Sheer Bliss by Benjamin Moore)

“I chose this cabinet color to match my clients’ bold personalities. The smoky violet undertones of this blue make the kitchen so inviting, especially when coupled with the mint green tile backsplash,” says designer Kayti Fan. (Yin Yang by Benjamin Moore)

“This tranquil color is subtle yet full of personality. It shifts with the light, appearing more blue in the cooler morning hours, and revealing its green and gray tones in the afternoon,” says designer Misty Molloy. (Interesting Aqua by Sherwin-Williams)

“This color-blocked wall distinguishes the dining area from the rest of the house. It has a calm, welcoming vibe that’s ideal for gathering,” says homeowner and creator Natalie Carrière-Khan. (Perfect Sky by Behr)

“I love how this color brings out the blue details in the wallcovering behind it and anchors the room’s palette," says designer Kevie Murphy. "It creates such a fun and inviting introduction to the home.” (Nocturnal Sea by Dunn-Edwards)

This deep, saturated blue adds drama and depth to the space and gives it cool midcentury vibes," says designer Shauna Jones. "It would also be lovely on laundry room cabinets or to go bold in the kitchen!” (Really Teal by Sherwin-Williams)

“We wanted a cooler hue to complement the warm decor and furnishings in this room," says designer Ann Lopez. "The pale blue harmonizes with the mustard yellow and makes the space feel soothing and charming at the same time.” (Faded Flaxflower by Sherwin-Williams)

“I love a tone-on-tone look, so I took inspiration from the sofa for the paint," says designer Brittany Hakimfar. "This color is not your typical navy — it has teal undertones and is brighter than you might expect. It’s great for a library, powder room or other small space.” (New Providence Navy by Benjamin Moore)

“I wanted the vanity to pop in this mostly neutral bathroom," says homeowner and blogger Jennifer Griffin. "Brass hardware takes the crisp, primary blue color from playful to sophisticated.” (Mondrian Blue, Behr)

"This shade of navy paint is one of my go-tos because it gives you a nice jolt of color while still being a neutral," says HGTV designer Tiffany Brooks. This space already had crown molding and baseboard trim, but Tiffany amped up the drama and depth by adding picture molding, too. (Dark Night, Sherwin-Williams)

“I consider this blue one of my go-tos. It’s calming, yet happy and cozy, but not at all gloomy," says designer Lindsay Pincus. "Though I love it on the walls in this guest room, it would also look great on cabinets in a laundry room.” (Yarmouth Blue, Benjamin Moore)

“This color adds life to this kitchen without the commitment of a supersaturated hue. It’s a small area, so I tried to maximize the paint’s effect by pairing the cabinets with a white backsplash,” says designer Cathie Hong. (Drizzle, Sherwin-Williams)

“The built-ins and cabinets used to be stained wood that had been stripped and were in desperate need of a makeover. I pulled the blue from the window shade," says designer Ashley Goforth. "Putting it on the ceiling, too, turned the room into a cool escape. What’s better for hot Houston weather?” (Water Fountain, Valspar)

“This blue-green isn’t too bright, so it works really well in my bedroom. I was surprised by how calming it feels on a big wall!" says homeowner and blogger Emily Castelle. "And I love the way the neutral furniture pops against it.” (Coney Island, Behr)

Artist Melissa Koby opted for a statement-making shade of powder blue on her lower cabinets when her family embarked on a kitchen renovation with designer Ann Cox. “I like having fun with color,” says Melissa. (Debonair, Sherwin-Williams)

“This peacock blue was the perfect choice for a guest room/office: It’s bold, welcoming and calming all at once," says designer Hema Persad. "Because this room doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight, the color has a moody vibe, like deep, dark ocean water.” (Sublime, Clare)

To create an ombré effect on this staircase, designers Ashton Egbert and Kathleen Nixon mixed increasing amounts of white paint into blue for each riser. The homeowner's pug, Pippin, approves of the final result. (For a similar look, try Inky Blue by Sherwin-Williams as the base shade.)

“This laundry room gets no natural light, but it doesn’t feel that way because of the vibrant sky blue we painted the cabinets," says designer Raquel Skrobarczyk of Heather Scott Home & Design. "Now it’s a cheerful spot to walk into, even if it involves doing a chore.” (Bird's Egg, Benjamin Moore)

The Silestone backsplash, hood vent and countertops were inspired by an all-marble kitchen at a Paris Airbnb where Hilary once stayed. “It’s never left my head,” she says. The blue cabinets and island punch up the personality and tie in with other splashes of blue throughout her house. (Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball)

“I wanted to make this living room cheerful, like our client. Alone, the yellow could look too bright on the bookcase, but when it’s paired with blue-green, it becomes more nuanced," says designer Abigail Marcelo. "This combination is one I never get tired of!” (Views and Golden Hour, Clare)

“That cornflower blue in the Clé Tile floors inspired the color of the bathroom’s vanity," says designer Rachel Chulew. Its serene lightness says just relax and breathe, exactly what you want in an escape.” (Blue Cue, Dunn-Edwards)

“The minute I saw this denim-y color, I knew I wanted to use it in my living room for a homey feel," says homeowner Sandy Jandu. "Its purple undertones envelop you like a comfy pair of jeans that fit just right.” (Blue'd Up, Clare)

“This deep teal-gray is moody and sophisticated but still feels inviting," say designers Berkeley Minkhorst and Kelley Lentini of House of Nomad. "Enveloping this tiny office area in a dark color, from trim to walls to even the ceiling, makes it feel so much bigger." (Rain Cloud, Sherwin-Williams)

“A calming blue brings peace to a highly trafficked mudroom where two kids and two dogs are constantly in and out," says designer Jenna Gross. "It’s like the sky on a clear day, and seeing it on the cabinets and the window is a breath of fresh air.” (Notable Hue, Sherwin-Williams)

“A single mom owns this house, so I wanted the kitchen nook to be a glamorous color that could transition from breakfasts to dinner parties," says designer Cecilia Casagrande. "This dark blue is perfect! Teal undertones show when the sun hits, and at night this shade is perfectly moody.” (Hague Blue, Farrow & Ball)

“The little lake right outside a cabin I own inspired the main bedroom. Parts of the water are deeper and darker, and a steely shade with hints of gray reflects that," says homeowner and blogger Christina Dennis. "Putting it on a shiplap-style wall gave it contemporary-coastal style.” (Observatory, Behr)

“I love this aqua blue because it’s easy on the eyes and not overwhelmingly bright, which makes it a great color for the wall of shelves in this room," says homeowner Brianna Hall. "Still, it’s inviting and fun, and that’s important because I want my family to hang out in our screen-free zone!” (Morning Calm, Magnolia HOME by Joanna Gaines)

“My husband’s only request when we remodeled was no all-white kitchen!" says homeowner Jackie Culmer of Christiano Homes. "We are both fans of ocean blues, and this turquoise is the best shade because it’s unexpected and bold. It really shows our style." (Galápagos Turquoise, Benjamin Moore)

“I had these cabinets put into the den of a house that’s over 100 years old and has a lot of original molding, so we didn’t need more wood tones," explains designer Robin Titus. "The homeowner had chosen navy but at the last minute worried it would be too dark. And that’s how we landed on this amazing sapphire blue.” (Downpour Blue, Benjamin Moore)

“My 9-year-old son needed a bathroom to match his personality. He’s lively but with an old soul, and this cerulean is the same," says homeowner Megan Cherepko. "I’d never gone so bold, let alone painted everything the same color. Now he has the best space!” (Ol' Blue Eyes, Benjamin Moore)

“Aqua has an energizing effect that evokes diving into a pool, perfect for a client who wanted a bright area for doing laundry," says designer Noelle Parks. "I pulled it from the floor tile, which is by Oh Joy! for Clé. It makes everyone happy — rare for a laundry room!” (Winter Chime, Dunn-Edwards)

“Since this kitchen opens to a family room, I wanted to define the cooking space with color. I turned to my go-to: navy," says designer Trish Ireland. "It looks so chic next to brass accents and leather stools.” (Hale Navy, Benjamin Moore)

“This cross between vibrant blue and navy is so fun for a nursery," says designer Nicole Hirsch. "It enhances the intricate trim and breaks up the wallpaper pattern. I’d use it as an accent in an adult bedroom, too.” (Old Glory, Benjamin Moore)