Dreamy, creamy, and sometimes moody, these paint colors are the perfect power-forward neutral.
Are you over gray walls but don’t want to stray too far into the paint deck? Then take a cue from paint powerhouses Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, and look to the dreamy, spectrum-spanning blend of blue-gray paints for your next project. Earlier this year, both Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore named gray-blue hues as their respective Color(s) of the Year. These chameleon-like neutrals are the next and, in our opinion, more design-forward evolution of past favorites such as millennial gray or even good ol’ plain white. The blended colors allows for more warmth, depth, and coziness, and they have more range depending on which end of the color scale you gravitate towards. Plus, blue-gray paint colors look great in kitchens, both on cabinetry and on walls! Below, we’ve gathered up 25 of the dreamiest, designer-approved blue-gray paint colors that will make you feel anything but blue.
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1
Philipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore
In this classic cabin kitchen, the beadboard-fronted cabinets are painted in a dusky gray-blue that pairs well with the knotty pine paneling.
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Cabinet Paint Color: Philipsburg Blue by Benjamin Moore
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2
Green Blue by Farrow & Ball
If, like me, you’re on the hunt for a perfect blue-green-verdigris color that doesn't feel too bold, then this shade by Farrow & Ball is perfect for you.
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Wall and Ceiling Paint Color: Green Blue by Farrow & Ball
3
Hinting Blue + Needlepoint Navy by Sherwin-Williams
Drenched in two contrasting blue-gray shades, this New York farmhouse bedroom feels like a breath of fresh air.
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Wall Paint Color: For similar, Hinting Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Trim Paint Color: Needlepoint Navy by Sherwin-Williams
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4
Dark Night by Sherwin-Williams
A handsome, and equally moody, shade of slate is the perfect background for this colorfully collected Wisconsin living room.
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Wall Paint Color: Dark Night by Sherwin-Williams
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5
Silver Lining by Benjamin Moore
This coastal kitchen, designed by Katie Rosenfeld, employs a subtle shade that mimics the silvery sky after a summer rainstorm.
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Cabinet and Island Paint Color: Silver Lining by Benjamin Moore
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6
Dutch Tile Blue by Sherwin-Williams
Blue really is one of the most calming colors, which is why it makes this blue-gray the ideal shade for a bedroom retreat.
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Wall Paint Color: Dutch Tile Blue by Sherwin-Williams
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7
Brewster Gray by Benjamin Moore
A quiet, refined hue gives this log cabin’s eat-in kitchen a more contemporary feel.
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Wall Paint Color: Brewster Gray by Benjamin Moore
8
Smoky Azurite by Sherwin-Williams
A touch of worn chambray instantly warms up this North Carolina bathroom, especially when paired with natural textures such as the wood picture frame and woven blind.
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Wainscoting and Trim Paint Color: Smoky Azurite by Sherwin-Williams
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9
Smokestack Gray by Benjamin Moore
This spare bedroom, designed by Erica Harrison, easily mixes three shades of blue to create a cozy respite any guest would be lucky to call home for the night.
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Wall Paint Color: Smokestack Gray by Benjamin Moore
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10
Steele Blue by Benjamin Moore
Scandi sensibilities in this kitchen, designed by Meta Coleman, called for quiet watery shades accented with pops of cheery red and sun-kissed yellows.
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Island Paint Color: For similar, Steele Blue by Benjamin Moore
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11
Nickel by Benjamin Moore
Designer Caitlin Wilson wasted no time adding her signature touch of blue-gray to this airy bathroom in her former Oregon home.
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Vanity Paint Color: Nickel by Benjamin Moore
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12
Buxton Blue by Benjamin Moore
In this historic Maine home, an equally historic blue was chosen to complement the exposed brick and beams—which date back to 1794!
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Wall Paint Color: Buxton Blue by Benjamin Moore
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13
Catalina Coast by Behr
A moody, designer-approved blue-gray was the no-brainer choice for the cabinetry in this farmhouse kitchen makeover by designer Christina Salway.
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Cabinet Paint Color: Catalina Coast by Behr
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14
Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball
It can be hard to make a bedroom with vaulted ceilings feel cozy, but this moody hue does just that.
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Wall and Ceiling Paint Color: For similar, Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball
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15
Mediterranean Sky by Benjamin Moore
Outside in this enviable outdoor kitchen, this airy blue-gray shade is meant to mimic the sky on a clear spring day.
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Floor and Cabinetry Paint Color: For similar, Mediterranean Sky by Benjamin Moore
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16
Beach Glass by Benjamin Moore
In even the most petite spaces, such as this bedroom designed by Christina Salway, blue has a way of holding its own without overpowering the room.
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Wall Paint Color: Beach Glass by Benjamin Moore
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17
Lead Gray + Blue Toile by Benjamin Moore
Designed by Hadley Wiggins with architect Nancy Steelman, this barn kitchen blends wonderfully bold wood tones with two shades of soft, watery blues.
Get the Look:
Floor Paint Color: Lead Gray by Benjamin Moore
Cabinet Paint Color: Blue Toile by Benjamin Moore
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18
Submarine Gray by Behr
This moody slate blue hides daily wear and tear with ease on the bunks of this summer cabin, while a dose of unexpected red via the quilts and desk pulls the room together.
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Bunk Bed Paint Color: Submarine Gray by Behr
Floor Paint Color: Cypress Vine by Behr
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19
Academy Gray by Valspar
The quickest way to elevate a space with wallpaper? Paint the trim. In this bathroom, the homeowner went with a classic blue-gray shade with warm undertones that plays nicely with the antique wood vanity.
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Trim Paint Color: Academy Gray by Valspar
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20
North Star by Sherwin-Williams
For a gray with just a whisper of blue, this Sherwin-Williams shade delivers style in spades.
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Wainscoting Paint Color: North Star by Sherwin-Williams
Anna Logan
Senior Homes & Style Editor
Anna Logan is the Senior Homes & Style Editor at Country Living, where she covers design and decorating trends, home features, and gift guides. She also produces home features and styles content for the print magazine. When she isn’t working, can often be found digging around antique shops for the perfect find. Follow her adventures on Instagram!
