8 Blue Paint Color Palettes to Inspire Your Next Interior Design Project

Blue Paint Color Palette Inspiration

The color blue has long held universal appeal and is a much-loved go-to color for many interior design schemes. With shades ranging from sky blue to deep indigo, this highly versatile hue is a perennial favorite and can even act as a neutral in many design styles. So whether the project calls for an icy blue tint or deep navy tone, there is a wide variety of blue paint color options to include in your next design project. Here are eight color palette mood boards to inspire your next interior design project:

Blue Color Palettes

Selected from our 2024 color + design trends, here are 4 color palettes using trending blues to kick off the inspiration.

2024 Color Trend Story: New Dawn

This color palette consisting of misted mid tones feels like fresh air wafting over mountainscapes and calming energy vibes: Lake Placid (DE6318), Opaline (DEC783), Baby's Breath (DEW342), Boxwood (DEC778), Boysenberry Shadow (DEW391), and Skipping Stones (DET567).

2024 Color Trend Story: Time of Comfort

A palette of wholesome colors that feel playfully safe and remind us of a day at the beach: Prairie Land (DET489), Peach (DEC710), Cloistered Garden (DET523), Salina Springs (DEC794), Big Sur Blue Jade (DET577) and Tried & True Blue (DET582).

2024 Trend Story: View to Wonder

Spring and autumn collide with this escapist palette that evokes a sense of techno-fantasy and optimism: Nautical (DEA139), Frozen Tundra (DE5793), Lemon Lime (DE5513), Pink Theory (DE5119), Sedona at Sunset (DE5272), and Pink Dahlia (DET419).

2024 Trend Story: Cinematic Heritage

This color palette harbors a dark library aesthetic and packs a vintage punch that elevates it all with a sense of modern playfulness: Blue Velvet (DET559), Mother Earth (DE5718), Rincon Cove (DEC757), Pottery Clay (DET437), Mauve-a-Lish (DET402), and Purple Prose (DET405).

And here are four more color palette mood boards ranging from soft, soothing tones to vibrant and flirty to highlight blue's infinite possibilities.

Classic Blue and White

This traditional color palette of blue and white is a winning color combination for a reason—it always looks fresh and crisp and is versatile enough for many design styles. Dark & Stormy (DET572), Blue Review (DE5902), Light Beige (DE6211), Beaded Blue(DE5909), Cabbage Patch (DE5579), and Kemp Kelly (DET526).

Nautical Blues Color Palette

This classic Americana color palette brings a cheerful pop of color that is at once dynamic, yet sophisticated. Dive In (DE5895), Red Power (DEA108), Vanilla Blush (DE6099), Driftwood (DE5328), Dark Engine (DE6350), and Sapphire Fog (DE5899).

Elegantly Feminine Blues Color Palette

The combination of subtle pastels with floral motifs and ornate details sets apart this chic color palette: Denim Tradition (DE5885), Sky Glass (DE6303), Friar Tuck (DEC714), Metal Fringe (DET626), First Crush (DE5092), and Luna Pier (DE5888).

Dramatic Blues Color Palette

Make a strong statement with this energizing color palette of daring, vivid hues filled with personality. Kinetic Energy (DEFD49), Stone Creek (DE6278), Adobe Avenue (DE5137), Exuberant Orange (DEA112), Snowy Shadow (DE5897) and Neon Pink (DEFD10).

Check out our in depth report on the color blue and how to design with this hue. And read on to see why we chose Mountain Bluebird (DET573) as our April 2023 Color of the Month. Need more inspiration? Visit us here to gather more blue color ideas to inspire.