Color Story No. 06: Refreshing Blues
Refreshing blues offer sweet relief from summer’s hot heat. Cool and calming, blue hues infuse the inside and outside of our homes with a chill vibe. One of humanity’s most beloved colors, blue can be versatile or vibrant, relaxing or robust depending on the shade. Our favorite refreshing blues all have of touch a warmth that you can feel year round: Stellar Feather | R077, Sea of Atlantis | 0653, Day Spa | 0634, and Outer Space | 0686.
Stellar Feather | R077
A quintessential peacock blue, Stellar Feather | R077 pushes into teal but holds its own as a solid primary color. Its darker value makes it the perfect grounding hue for cabinetry and wainscoting. Saturated but still muted, you can use this color with confidence as an accent or all over your walls with a stellar result.
Sea of Atlantis | 0653
The epitome of refreshing, this watery blue looks as good as a dip in a pool feels on a hot summer’s day. Happy and upbeat, Sea of Atlantis | 0653 adds a lot of energy and a touch of whimsy to an interior space. Clear and fresh, Sea of Atlantis is the perfect choice for modern cabinetry in a kitchen or bathroom vanity. Take the plunge and incorporate this color into your home today!
Day Spa | 0634
One of our most popular navy blues, Day Spa | 0634 shines on both exterior siding and interior walls. This stable hue doesn’t lean too purple or too green, making it a go-to blue for pretty much any application. Set off by white trim and accents in an array of tones – from pastels to brights – Da Spa can be classic or contemporary depending on what it is paired with. Want an outta-this-world exterior combo? Try Outerspace | 0686 on the front door with Day Spa | 0634 on the siding and Sugar Dust | 0011 on the trim.
Outerspace | 0686
Not just for front doors, Outerspace | 0686 is quite possibly our best “robin’s egg blue”. With just enough yellow to give it a turquoise tone and plenty of white to make it feels soft, this color begs to be painted in many places. Transform an old dresser with a fresh coat of Outerspace to make a sweet sleeping space or paint powder room walls with vintage black and white tile for a French feel. All in all, Outerspace should really be called Any space as it feels at home wherever you put it.