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Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel has written on design for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Slate, Fast Company, and the international editions of Elle Decor.
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Published on 06/11/24
Inspired by nature, blue-green paint colors combine the calming effects of blue with the energizing feel of green to create a harmonious mix. Ranging from pale watercolor shades to bright turquoise and dark teal, there is a blue-green shade to suit any mood, style, or room.
Check out this roundup of blue-green paint colors for inspiration.
Tips for Choosing a Blue-Green Paint Color
- Blue-green paint can appear more blue or more green depending on the undertones. Green undertones will skew warmer, while blue undertones will have a more cool-toned feel.
- Test paint samples to see how they look in your room. The light in north-facing rooms will make paint colors appear cooler, while the bright light in south-facing rooms will bring out the warmth.
- Choose a lighter shade of blue-green to add luminosity to small spaces that lack natural light or create an airy feel in a bedroom or bathroom. Try a darker and more saturated shade such as deep teal to give a TV room or home office a cozy and moody feel.
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Benjamin Moore Mexicali Turquoise
Brighten a windowless galley kitchen by painting cabinetry in a luminous, refreshing shade of light turquoise with a satin or semi-gloss finish. Studio Peake paired the cabinetry with silver-toned pulls for a cool-toned feel in this traditional space.
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Sherwin-Williams Mediterranean
Paint your laundry room cabinetry and ceiling with a cool shade of blue with green undertones for a moody feel, like this laundry room from Jessica Nelson Design. The water-inspired paint color is paired with dark countertops, light wood, floral wallpaper, and brass accents for a sophisticated look.
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Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt SW 6204
A cool light green with blue undertones creates an airy feel in a light-flooded bedroom. Pair it with white trim and dark wood to add contrast.
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Clare Current Mood
Pair dark and moody blue-green paint with wood and cognac leather accents and midcentury modern and vintage accents to create a relaxing feel, like this living room from Ryann Miller for Emily Henderson Design. Keep the ceiling white if you want the room to retain an overall bright feel.
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Clare Headspace
Incorporate a hint of color with a soft wash of blue-green. Desiree Burns Interiors paired the understated wall color with darker blue, brown, and wood tones and framed landscape photography in this organic modern family room.
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Sherwin-Williams Blue Peaco*ck
A deep shade of teal will complement a traditional space. Studio Peake used dark teal paint on base cabinetry and a small island in this London kitchen, pairing it with white countertops, dark stained wood, and brass cabinet pulls.
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Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal
Paint the lower third of a kids' bedroom walls with a luminous shade of medium blue-green to create a grounded feel. In this space designed by Priscilla Frost and styled by Emily Henderson, a guitar and framed wall art is hung so that it straddles both sections of the wall for an integrated feel.
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Farrow & Ball Hague Blue
A deep shade of blue-green will create a vibrant backdrop for vintage furniture and decor. Erin Williamson Design painted the walls of this living room in a dark matte blue-green shade, covering a pair of bookshelves in the same color in a high-gloss finish for a cohesive look with subtle dimension.
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Valspar Blown Glass
A muted shade of cyan that appears simultaneously green and blue has an almost translucent quality that is reminiscent of water. Studio Peake used it in this London bathroom fitted with aged copper fixtures for a vintage feel.
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Vanderberg Blue by Benjamin Moore
Paint your family room in a deep shade of blue-green for a cozy feel. Desiree Burns Interiors left the ceiling white but painted the cross-beam detailing in the same tone to tie the room together. A green velvet couch and notes of blue on the patterned rug complement the hybrid color scheme.
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Farrow & Ball Ancona Blue
Duck egg blue with a hint of green is a timeless cool-toned paint color choice for any style of kitchen. Interior designer Jessica Hill-Tompane at J Hill Interiors paired duck egg blue upper and lower cabinetry with large-scale botanical wallpaper in shades of yellow and green in this modern space.
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Farrow & Ball Coppice Blue
Pair rich blue-green paint with white furniture and accents for a high-contrast look, like this minimalist chic Scandinavian bedroom from Fantastic Frank. The smoky dark teal wall paint creates a tranquil feel that promotes rest and relaxation.
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Farrow & Ball Dix Blue
Decorate a TV wall of built-ins with a light shade of blue-green paint for a serene feel. Kendall Wilkinson Design paired the soft paint with shades of blue-green accents on furniture and a large area rug.
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Farrow & Ball Hague Blue
Paint a home office or den in a deep shade of blue with green undertones for a calming feel. Erin Williamson Design paired jewel-toned walls with pale woven shades, a Lucite desk and patterned textiles in this eclectic space.
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Benjamin Moore Fiji
Add color to kitchen cabinets with a medium blue shade cut with a dash of green. The paint was used as a color accent on base cabinetry and the refrigerator wall of this otherwise neutral kitchen from Velinda Hellen Emily Henderson Design.
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Benjamin Moore Hollingsworth Green
Create a sense of calm in your bedroom with a light shade of blue-green mixed with gray. Erin Williamson Design used the paint color as a neutral backdrop for bright color accents in this bedroom and en suite bathroom.
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Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Blue Green
A smoky shade of blue-green is a fitting accent for window trim, baseboards, and doors in a room with gray-green walls. Tyler Karu Design and Interiors paired grey-green grasscloth wallpaper with blue-green trim in this traditional-style bedroom.
FAQ
What is the most popular color of blue-green paint?
Some of the most popular blue-green paint colors include Aegean Teal from Benjamin Moore, Green Blue No. 84 from Farrow & Ball, and Sea Salt from Sherwin-Williams.
What are the names of some common blue-green colors?
Common shades of blue-green include turquoise, teal, cyan, aquamarine, and peaco*ck blue.What is the most popular color of Sherwin-Williams blue-green paint?
According to Sherwin-Williams, their most popular blue-green color is Sea Salt SW 6204, a light and airy cool green with blue undertones.