Blue-green paint is a color designers love. It can lean neutral, refreshing, lively, and even moody. It's an easy-to-pair pick and works for a variety of design styles. It's an effortless choice to liven up an all-white space and add a dash of color to a kitchen, powder bath, or even dining room. Check out these 17 blue-green paint colors designers recommend.
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Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball
"Moody, calming, and seems to work with every palette," says Redmond Aldrich's Design Director Taylor Shanahan, about her favorite blue-green paint color: Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball. Here it works really well against a marble fireplace surround and burnt orange accent chairs.
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Dusty Dream by Dunn Edwards
Painting a bedroom, but avoiding cream, beige, or gray? Create a pretty and tranquil space with ease with the help of Dusty Dream by Dunn Edwards, designer Justine Macfee's favorite blue-green.
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De Nimes by Farrow and Ball
A blue-green, De Nimes by Farrow & Ball, adds a lovely focal point to this dining room from Spruce + Sparrow Design. The adjacent wallpaper, which has similar tones, adds another element of luxury.
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Sherwin-Williams Riverway
Designer Velinda Hellen used Sherwin-Williams Riverway, a cool blue with green and gray undertones, for this eclectic kitchen makeover.
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Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball
Connecticut-based designer Caroline Kopp infused East Coast charm into this cozy bathroom, which features white cabinetry and walls painted in Parma Gray by Farrow & Ball, a mid-tone blue.
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Sherwin-Williams Whirlpool
Want to try out a blue-green in your home? Utilize blue-green for an accent wall or full wash of color like in this bedroom by Victoria Meadows Interiors. The navy headboard and powder blue pillows create balance and serenity without being too coordinated.
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Dunn-Edwards Crystal River
Nothing says fresh like a laundry room with a light blue-green paint. Dunn-Edwards Crystal River, an aqua-leaning blue, was the right choice for this space from designer Amy Peltier.
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Benjamin Moore Slate Teal
While navy has been a trending kitchen cabinet color in the last few years, this dramatic blue-green shade is hard to beat. Pair it with light countertops and brass hardware for a timeless aesthetic.
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Sherwin-Williams Blithe Blue
Can't decide what color to paint your dining room? Make your walls pop with Sherwin-Williams Blithe Blue, a blue-green that would work well with cream, gray, and gold.
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Benjamin Moore Hidden Sapphire
Add vitality to a small space with a bold paint color. Hidden Sapphire, a rich blue with teal undertones, is a beautiful pick for this wet bar from Caroline Kopp Interior Design.
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Portola Paints Sirene
Austin-based Ashby Collective went for a transformative wall treatment in this powder bathroom. This marine blue Roman clay is an eco-friendly plaster and is the star of this room.
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Benjamin Moore Denim Wash
Make laundry less of a chore with a paint color that reads modern and spirited. Denim Wash from Benjamin Moore, a dark chambray blue, contrasts well with tiled walls and white countertops.
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Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue
Peaceful blue-green paint in a bathroom is a feature you're sure to love. This classic blue vanity is a way to add color without going overboard. Beige walls and white accents complement the Benjamin Moore hue.
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Benjamin Moore Newburg Green
Benjamin Moore's Newburg Green, an opaque teal with plenty of green, is the color designer Alicia Hassen of Brooklinteriors chose for this Austin craftsman home. Shades of blue and green are used elsewhere in the home for cohesion.
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Sherwin-Williams Grand Canal
"We have a deep admiration for Sherwin-Williams Grand Canal as it captivates with its rich saturation," says Chloe Guernsey, Co-Studio Director at B2 Architecture + Design. "What truly sets it apart is its remarkable ability to subtly shift in tone throughout the day, creating a dynamic visual experience that gracefully navigates the delicate balance between blue and green."
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Sherwin-Williams Waterloo
Laura Williams of ATX Interior Design is a big fan of Waterloo from Sherwin-Williams.
"It's a chameleon of a paint," Williams says. "At times it feels teal, other times navy, sometimes it even leans a little gray, pending natural light, chandelier lighting, and recessed lighting. It's remarkable."