Warmer colors and earth tones also look fantastic when paired with dark blue. Warm wood tones and metallics are a great option when decorating with navy blue.
The best dark blue paint colours
I want to show you what I believe are the best dark blue paint colours on the market. Dark blue is a popular colour choice at the moment, especially now that winter us upon us and we feel the need to turn the lights down low and hibernate. It is such a cosy, cocooning, yet also elegant colour, whether it’s an entire room cloaked in its velvety hues or simply one wall.
With all the different ranges of paint on the market today, it can be difficult to find the right colour for your particular home, so here’s my pick of the best dark blue paints out there and how they can work throughout different lights and times of day.
Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue
Starting with the slightly lighter end of the dark blue scale here with Farrow & Ball’s Inchyra Blue. Released as one of their new colours in 2016, this gorgeously soft blue-grey was originally used in a Scottish country house to work alongside the moody grey skies, so I reckon it’s a pretty perfect shade for our inclement weather!
It has an almost teal-like tint to it, so works well with blues and greens as shown in the living room scheme below.
Inchyra Blue works with pinks, deep reds, bright golden yellows and crisp white. It looks more blue in a north or east facing light, turning to greyer tones come evening (or in a west facing room). Team it with gold or brass metallics and vintage/retro furnishings for an eclectic vibe. It also looks super with Scandi whites and light or blonde woods.
Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue
Next up is Stiffkey Blue, a deeper navy blue shade that looks incredibly dramatic when used on all four walls as seen below. It works really well with light greys and pops of warm colour, but also looks fab when used alongside pure white, in a bathroom, for example.
Stiffkey Blue becomes much deeper and inkier come evening time and like many of the dark blues, it likes to be paired with warm metallics.
Top Dark Blue Paint Colors for the Home
Check out our top picks for the best dark blue paint colors to inspire your next home renovation project.
Navy blue is a classic and timeless choice for any room in your home.
It’s a versatile color that can be paired with a variety of other colors and styles, making it a great option for those who like to switch up their decor frequently.
Navy blue is a beautiful bold neutral color that looks fantastic as a wall color, on kitchen cabinets, or on the exterior of a house.
Some popular navy blue paint colors include:
- Sherwin Williams Naval
- Benjamin Moore Hale Navy
- Farrow & Ball Hague Blue.
Indigo: Rich and Bold
If you’re looking for a dark blue paint color that’s a little more daring, indigo might be the perfect choice for you. This rich and bold shade of blue has a slightly purple undertone, giving it a unique and sophisticated look.
It pairs well with warm wood tones and metallic accents, making it a great choice for a modern or industrial-style space.
Some popular indigo paint colors include:
- Behr’s Daring Indigo
- Farrow and Ball’s Wine Dark
- Benjamin Moore’s Stunning.
Midnight Blue: Dramatic and Intense
If you’re looking for a dark blue paint color that’s both dramatic and intense, consider midnight blue.
This deep shade of blue has a black undertone, giving it a rich and moody feel.
It pairs well with metallic accents and crisp white trim, making it a great choice for a modern or traditional space.
Some popular midnight blue paint colors include:
- Sherwin Williams’ Anchor’s Aweigh
- Fenwick & Tilbrook’s Burnham Overy
- Farrow and Ball’s Inchyra Blue.
