Many homeowners feel that cobalt blue paint is too bold to use on interior walls and home furnishings, but why not step outside your comfort zone? Complete Paint & Supplies sells Benjamin Moore paint, and we're spotlighting this color for the spring. It creates an undeniable impact on interior design, with a vibrant tone between royal and electric blue. We love showing clients how to unlock its magic, and it plays so well with other colors.
How to Use Cobalt Blue in Different Rooms
When used right, cobalt blue evokes feelings of tranquility and confidence in almost any room in your home. Benjamin Moore Champion Cobalt (2061-20) has the perfect intensity for kitchens; if it feels too dark on all four walls, use it on an accent wall or cabinets. This color creates a stunning contrast against white countertops and stainless steel appliances.
Cobalt blue walls transform dining rooms into sophisticated spaces for casual family meals and formal entertaining. You'll also love how this color works in bedrooms; use it as an accent wall behind the headboard. We also suggest this unique tone of blue for bathroom vanities and accents; it gives the space a modern, spa-like quality. Home offices also benefit from cobalt blue built-ins or desk features because this color stimulates productivity while maintaining focus.
How to Use Cobalt Blue With Other Colors
What's the secret to making the most of cobalt blue? Balancing it with other Benjamin Moore paint colors. As a guideline, it works with neutrals like white and gray, but we also recommend pairing it with gold, greens, and yellows.
Looking for something more dynamic? Try complementary colors like orange, coral, and even other shades of blue.
Some of these recommendations might seem unusual, but wait until you see how they look with cobalt.
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Golden Retriever (2165-30) is a warm yellow-orange paint that sits opposite blue on the color wheel. It offers an unexpectedly dynamic contrast to cobalt.
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Revere Pewter (HC-172) tones things down a bit. This light gray's warm undertones let cobalt blue take center stage.
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Urban Nature (AF-440) is fresh and modern, with green undertones.
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White Dove (OC-17) has a soft white personality to highlight the blue's richness while keeping spaces bright.
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Yosemite Yellow (215) is a classic, neutral yellow with timeless appeal.
Those five paint colors are just a sample of tones that enhance cobalt blue. Our Petoskey and Harbor Springs, Michigan, design experts can show you how well other options pair with this paint. We think you'll love this color; many of our clients start small with one accent wall and end up using it on cabinets and other home furnishings.
We're Your Source for Benjamin Moore Paint in Harbor Springs, Michigan
Complete Paint & Supplies retails interior/exterior paint, paint supplies, and equipment—everything you need to bring your vision to life. Visit our showrooms, where our color specialists can help you select the ideal Benjamin Moore cobalt shade for your home. Contact us for service in Petoskey, Michigan, and Harbor Springs, Michigan. We also serve Charlevoix, Boyne City, and Cheboygan, MI.