Best Paint Colors
July 27, 2021
Color Crush: Take Inspiration From The Sea With Aegean Blue
H&H contributor Emma Reddington shares which hue she’s crushing on right now.
A watery hue with an extra splash of complexity, Aegean blue brings contrast to airy interiors. If you’re looking to add a moment of playfulness to your neutral home office or library, consider a rug or table lamp in this saturated blue for a hit of color and character. Or, dive deeper into this shade with statement stripes on a bedroom wall or a patterned backsplash in the kitchen to add graphic interest and an ocean’s worth of wow factor. “Aegean blue is an intoxicating blend of saturated cobalt with a hint of teal green, a perfect accent color for summer decorating,” says Emma.
Soft: Blue Moon Bay (S480-5) by Behr.
Deep: Bermuda Blue (2061-30) by Benjamin Moore.
Pair It With: Gray Matters (SW 7066) by Sherwin-Williams.
Pair It With: Wimborne White (239) by Farrow & Ball.
Aegean blue lower cabinets anchor the kitchen in this Harbor Island cottage by designer Tom Scheerer. Counter-to-ceiling patterned tile in the same hue adds interest and elegance, while white open shelving and silver-toned pulls are perfect casual counterpoints.
Designer Sarah Richardson is known for her signature watery palette, so it was no surprise that she swathed the mudroom of her off-the-grid country home, Starlight Farm, in nautical blue and white.
In this bold blue bedroom, a channelled headboard and feature wall in luxe wool break up the room’s white walls and draw the eye to the cozy bed.
Farmhouse-inspired beadboard trim gets even more charm with a few coats of heritage blue paint.
Designer Cynthia Ferguson is known for her bold use of color and pattern, and this landing is no exception. The Cole & Son wallpaper’s white and red accents break up the sea of blue.
This eye-catching archway is a lesson in creating a covetable sightline. Designer Francesca Albertazzi painted the hallway a rich blue to show off the beautiful archways and draw the eye to the light and bright entryway.
The laundry room is a great place to experiment with color! Denim blue cabinetry and a quirky backsplash give new life to the room’s white envelope.