Blue is the most universally liked color and one of the most versatile in home design. Light, muted blues create calming bedrooms and spa-like bathrooms. Deep navy tones add drama to front doors, kitchen islands, and accent walls. Blue-greens and blue-grays serve as sophisticated neutrals that work in virtually any room.
Popular picks include Benjamin Moore Hale Navy (deep and rich), Sherwin-Williams Sleepy Blue (soft and calming), and Benjamin Moore Quiet Moments (a blue-green-gray chameleon). Navy blues have been a top choice for front doors and cabinetry, while muted powder blues are trending in bedrooms and nurseries.
The family spans a huge range: Naval (LRV 5) and Hale Navy (LRV 7) anchor the dramatic deep end, while soft blue-greens like Palladian Blue (LRV 62) read almost like tinted neutrals.