Medium blue paint colors may be cheerful and energetic, or complex and moody. Some of today’s most popular Benjamin Moore blues have gray or teal undertones that add depth and interest.
The Best Benjamin Moore Blue Paint Colors
Blue paint colors may wax and wane in popularity, but they never really go out of style. With its enormous range of undertones, the blue color family may be the most versatile of all. Dark shades of blue that feature gray undertones have been extremely popular for their neutrality in the past few years. A blue paint color can also have warm or cool undertones that effect the mood of a space. This favorite color pairs perfectly with complementary yellows, and works beautifully with analogous shades from violet to aqua or green. Interior designers love to use blue – but it can be difficult to choose just the right shade. From deep navy to pale aqua, and every shade in between, there are Benjamin Moore blues for every project. To help you find the perfect blue paint colors for your home, we’ve created this guide to some of Benjamin Moore’s most popular shades of blue.
Benjamin Moore’s Most Popular Blue
Hale Navy, Benjamin Moore’s iconic gray-blue navy, their best-selling blue color and one of the most popular paint colors on the market today.
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy Kitchen Island
Nearly an off-black, Hale Navy has gray undertones that coordinate perfectly with neutral colors, especially warm gray or greige. Keep in mind it is a very dark color. Although it looks great in different lighting situations, it may be too dark for your taste in a room without natural lighting. However, it’s a great choice for an accent wall and it looks sharp on cabinetry, bookshelves or even a front door.
To see more images, inspiration, and ideas for Hale Navy, check out our full color review!
Benjamin Moore Dark Blues
Midnight, cobalt and navy blues create elegant, cozy spaces that let art and furnishings shine. Dark blue is a classic choice for cabinetry, bookshelves, walls or trim. For a modern look, paint an accent wall around a fireplace, or use it as all-over color for a traditional master bedroom. Pair them with crisp white trim in Benjamin Moore’s White Dove for a traditional look, or create a soothing envelope by painting walls, trim and ceiling the same deep blue shade.
Symphony Blue 2060-10
Symphony Blue is a classic shade of navy with nautical flair. Solidly blue and not too dark, it’s a New England preppy navy that pairs nicely with traditional shades like Marblehead Gold. Trim it with a slightly warm white like Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White.
Benjamin Moore Symphony Blue
Champion Cobalt 2061-20
Another elegant dark blue, Champion Cobalt, takes a deep royal blue and adds a hint of teal to give it a bit of intrigue. Complement this saturated blue with a warm, rich neutral like Pale Oak on the ceiling; using a color instead of white softens the ceiling line.
Benjamin Moore Champion Cobalt
Blue Danube 2062-30
Blue Danube is a stylish dark blue that shows interesting teal undertones, especially in bright lighting. It’s lively enough that it won’t make a room look too dark, yet deep enough to create some drama. If your adjoining rooms have gray paint colors, Blue Danube is a great choice.
Buxton Blue (upper cubby) and Blue Danube (lower cubby) by Benjamin Moore
Prussian Blue CW-625
Inspired by the Old World pigment, Prussian Blue is a jewel tone that evokes blue-and-white Chinese porcelain. It’s a deep, bright blue with a complexity that always looks sophisticated. A unique blue with indigo and teal undertones, it works beautifully with either traditional or modern decor.
Benjamin Moore Prussian Blue
Gentleman’s Gray 2062-20
If you’re looking for a deep teal blue with a modern bent, you’ll love Gentleman’s Gray. Charcoal undertones balance out the blues to create a restrained, modern dark blue. Stormy Monday‘s taupe with violet undertones makes a perfect neutral to complement Gentleman’s Gray. Pair them with Decorator White for slightly gray undertones on the ceiling.
Gentleman’s Gray by Benjamin Moore on dining room walls and trim
Old Navy 2063-10
A true navy blue that’s perfect for both traditional and modern interiors, Old Navy has deep indigo blue undertones that give it a classic vibe. You can rely on Old Navy not to appear teal or gray, even in different lighting conditions. This classic shade makes a great accent color. Pair it with earth-inspired neutral paint colors like Stonington Gray or October Mist for a timeless look.
Benjamin Moore Old Navy accent color in a modern bedroom
Rustic Blue Paint
Rustic blue is one of my favorite colors; learning how to mix just the right tint is a steep learning curve, but I think I have it down to a science now.
I use primarily acrylic craft paints for all my crafts; they are easy to find in the dollar store or craft store, and rarely cost more than a buck or two each for a wide variety of colors.
They come in many shades of blue, but sometimes, it still is not exactly the right color for a project.
What do you do now?
How about mixing your own! You can alter the hue and lightness of any color just by adding other colors; blue mixed with black will make a darker blue, with white it will be lighter. Other colors such as brown will change it to a more muddy blue.
I mix many colors using the three primary colors which are blue, yellow and red. Those three, with the addition of black and white will give you every color of the rainbow.
Old plastic pots make a great canvas. Sand or clean with a scrubby to remove dirt, and also to rough up the surface. These pots are pretty weathered, so they only need a quick scrub to take off dirt.
Mix up your base coat. In this case, I used Sapphire Blue, black and a splash of Burnt Umber.
Resist the urge to mix it; allow it to blend on your brush, and on the item you are painting. This gives it more texture and variance, instead of a homogenous color.
Make sure that you get all the edges, especially under rims, around the bottom and inside the rim at the top. Try and cover the plastic completely, but if it happens that you miss a bit, you can always cover it with your second coat.
Let the first coat dry completely, where it will be safe from touching against its neighbor.
Some artisans claim that you must sand between coats; I don’t do this on these types of projects, because it will leave scratches on the under layer, and in some cases, it will show.
Mixing the second coat is where you can go wild. Here I have two kinds of blue, black, white and silver for a bit of sparkle.
Using my really basic design of leaves, sprays of grass, and sometimes twigs, I cover the outside of the pot, leaving a few areas without any additional paint so the first coat shows through.
The finished pots can be sprayed to painted with urethane for added protection, but I have some that survived the winter under snow and ice just fine. It is up to you.
The occasional touch up might be needed if they get scuffed, but other than that, this blue paint is good to go.
Astonishingly, this paint will stand up to all kinds of weather with almost no effect; They stay out all winter, plants and all.
Occasionally, they get scuffed in places from handling, and then they get another coat over top to fix the damaged spots. Some of these pots have lasted several years, and look exactly the same now as the day they were painted.
Other items like painted doors also have a long lifespan. Garden signs are another place to use rustic blue paint to echo the sky.
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