Calm and Cool: : Blue is calming. It can be strong and steadfast or light and friendly. Almost everyone likes some shade of the color blue.

Nature of Blue: A natural color, from the blue of the sky, blue is a universal color. The cool, calming effect of blue makes time pass more quickly and it can help you sleep. Blue is a good color for bedrooms. However, too much blue could dampen spirits! Something blue bridal tradition represents love.

Using Blue: A deep royal blue or azure conveys richness and perhaps even a touch of superiority. Navy blue is almost black and is a bit warmer than lighter blues.

Although blue is a year-round color, pastel blues, especially along with pinks and pale yellows suggest Springtime while deep blue is a more serious sophisticated color. Create a conservative but sophisticated look with subtle contrast by combining light and dark shades of blue. Using Blue with Other Colors: Mix the color of blue with green for a natural, watery palette. Add gray for understated elegance.

Sky blue and robin's egg blue, especially when combined with neutral light brown, tans, or beige are environmentally friendly color combinations. Blue can cool down a hot red or orange scheme. Grab attention with the contrast of blue and yellow. Dark blue with white is fresh. Try using dark blue with metallic silver accents for an elegantly rich appearance. Our Blue Color Palette features shades of blue combined with gray, orange, peach, purple, and earthy browns as well as palettes with multiple blues.