Basics of color science: The correct combination of blue with other colors
Pastel shades of blue calm and relax, relieve aggression. They can be taken to decorate large areas of rooms. Saturated blue in excessive quantities depresses and provokes anxiety, so it is mainly used to create accents.
The color paired with blue plays a big role. White and blue combinations are usually used in small rooms to expand the space. This color pair is associated with a marine theme.
Successful contrasting combinations are obtained with blue, red and yellow. A bright, sunny interior is good for north-facing rooms, especially living rooms and kitchens.
Gray and blue are another calm color combination that is suitable for different rooms: bedroom, living room, nursery. As you can see from the photo, this is an elegant solution for the interior, which is worth talking about in more detail.
In the interior:
Art design 209
Suitable analogues:
Art design 282
Victoria Du Monde Versailles V109
Victoria du Monde Versailles II 1129
Style selection
A blue bedroom is not necessarily a pompous but boring classic. There are other options for using this palette in the interior:
- Sea style. This is the most common option, since shades of blue are associated with the sky and sea surface. When decorating a room, light textiles, light-colored furniture, and accessories that match the theme are used.
Blue bedroom in a marine style Source dekormyhome.ru
- Provence. This is the choice of fans of French romance. To make a bedroom in blue tones as refined as possible, use wallpaper in delicate heavenly tones. Light and airy textiles must be decorated with floral motifs.
Blue bedroom in Provence style Source stemcellglobal.info
- Classic direction. It is characterized by a dark blue bedroom; it can be complemented with golden tones. Antique carved furniture and paintings in wooden frames would be appropriate here. Not only wall decoration can be blue, but also furniture - high-back chairs decorated with sinuous patterns.
Canopy bed in a classic bedroom Source designmyhome.ru
- Modern direction. It is characterized by clear lines and strict forms, light wood, glass and metallic shine.
Room design in a modern style Source privat-designe.com.ua
A combination of different stylistic trends within one bedroom. But when choosing this option, it is better to trust professional designers who can create a truly stylish room.
Wall covering
There are several ways to get grey-blue walls in a room. A wide selection of colors is available in most finishing materials:
- Wall panels;
- roll wallpaper;
- paint and varnish coatings;
- decorative plaster;
- liquid wallpaper and silk plasters.
Silk decorative plasters and liquid wallpaper are at the peak of popularity today. With their help it is easy to obtain a seamless coating of any texture, including soft glitter.
Features of blue color in the kitchen
Disharmony is the main enemy of design. Therefore, along with the cold range, other colors are necessarily used. Each of them has several characteristics unique to this type of shade.
They have a specific effect on the general atmosphere and mood of the people in the room.
There are 3 main features of blue color.
- It has a positive effect on space. A cool shade can visually make a room larger. For this reason, owners of small, narrow kitchens with low ceilings prefer decoration in this color scheme.
- Calms and slows down the reaction of the nervous system. It has already been proven that black/gray/dark shades have a depressing effect on a person’s mood. Red irritates and increases excitability. Blue, on the contrary, helps relieve tension and puts you in a peaceful mood.
- Requires mandatory mixing with other colors , otherwise the result will not be a kitchen, but a hospital ward.
A blue kitchen in the interior of an apartment/house, with proper selection of decorative components, will remind you of a summer holiday at sea, in the mountains, and create an endless feeling of flying across the endless sky.
It is important to consider the location of the windows. The north side will aggravate the gloom and coldness of the kitchen. South, on the contrary, will bring the necessary natural light and solar warmth (uncomfortability will be felt only on cloudy days).
The combination of gray and blue in various styles
The combination of gray and blue colors is appropriate in a variety of interior styles.
- The dark blue shade is universal for all directions. In palace styles, it creates a royal feel - just mix it up with light gray and gold accents. In other styles, dark blue is used as an accent.
- Rich ultramarine, cobalt, azure are a good basis for a contrasting modern interior. Gray color acts as a neutral background. It is diluted with brown and beige shades.
- For delicate Provence, a calm combination of light gray and blue colors is suitable.
Basic colors and shades
The following blue color groups are most suitable for the bedroom:
- The light gray-blue range includes shades such as grape mist, lavender glitter, evening, gray-blue, cornflower blue, blue stone. These colors are quite calm and do not cause emotional stress. You can decorate a fairly large part of the room, for example, select wallpaper of a similar shade.
- More saturated, but at the same time darker are - Niagara, Adriatic blue, blue moon, sky blue, dark ice, storm color, colonial. You can choose such colors for modern style solutions of the room, for example, high-tech or minimalistic. But they should be used exclusively locally, and not cover most of the space with them.
- The brightest and most flashy are dazzling blue, Empire blue, Victorian, Caribbean, dark blue, sea blue (the so-called naviblue), royal blue.
- For those who prefer a blue-green combination, such bright turquoise shades as lake blue, nautical blue, turquoise, Bristol blue, jay shade, Algerian, Canila are suitable.
Best color combinations
For those who want to use any of the above shades of blue, it is worth thinking about which color it is best combined with. To prevent the room from seeming too gloomy, the following variations are suitable:
- Straw, light yellow, soft straw, beige-golden. These colors will somewhat smooth out the coldness of blue and give the room coziness.
- To create an aristocratic interior, you should complement the overall picture with pearl, silver, white or steel shades.
- Those who prefer environmental friendliness and naturalness will like combinations with brown. True, to enhance the effect, it is worth using not only this color, but complementing it with the texture of wood.
- For those who prefer maximum brightness, as well as such bedroom style solutions as boho, oriental, African, colonial - blue color can be diluted with different shades of pink, peach, caramel and red.
A combination such as black, dark gray, any shade of blue or blue-turquoise interspersed with white is quite elegant and stylish. But such an interior will require careful thought out of all elements, since the use of the wrong techniques can cause a feeling of gloom and despondency.
Decorating ideas
Pay attention to the photos of blue and gray colors in the interiors of different rooms. This combination can be used throughout the apartment - from the living room to the bathroom. But the approach to wall decoration will be different.
Living room in gray and blue tones
You can create a combination of gray and blue colors in the living room interior in different ways:
Photo found on the Internet
- Light background: The simplest thing is to use a light gray or soft blue color for the background. Furniture should be more saturated in shade. This approach helps to visually expand the space of a small room.
- Accent wall: decorated in a contrasting shade - for example, dark blue or turquoise - and decorated with paintings and mirrors. The remaining walls remain light gray.
- Gray-blue wallpaper: geometric or floral patterns are welcome.
Recommended materials:
Art design 208
South 943
Miracle 1035
Gray furniture looks good against a blue wall, and vice versa. This design technique is suitable for a living room of any size.
Bedroom in gray and blue tones
It is easy to create a calm, warm atmosphere in such a bedroom. Blue calms and encourages relaxation. Gray partially neutralizes its cold and is used as an auxiliary.
- Light walls are suitable for small bedrooms - they visually expand the space. On the north side of the house they compensate for the lack of sunlight.
- Dark walls add depth and intimacy to a large room. If the windows face south, they help create a feeling of coolness. In a small bedroom, an accent dark wall will cope with this task - the rest can be left light.
In the interior:
Victoria du Monde Versailles II 1108
Suitable analogues:
Victoria Du Monde Versailles V109
Victoria du Monde Versailles II 1129
Victoria du Monde La Loire 214
Children's room in gray and blue tones
A gray-blue interior is suitable for a children's room for the same reasons as for a bedroom. With the right choice of colors, it turns out to be quite comfortable for the child.
Photo found on the Internet
In the nursery, it is important to avoid dull combinations. The neutral light gray background is diluted with accents of rich blue. Natural shades found in nature are desirable. A gray-blue children's room looks good in a classic style, Provence style or when decorating a room in a nautical theme.
Typically, for children's, white or beige is used as a third color. For a room on the north side of the house, add yellow accents.
Recommended materials:
Art Design 293
Mixart 027
Miracle 1036
Furniture and decor in a blue interior
Blue is appropriate in the interior in any quantity. Hue, hue, and saturation are selected based on several factors:
- room lighting during the day;
- agreement;
- movie;
- general color scheme;
- practical tasks.
Background. In small rooms, the main color can only be a light shade. For rooms particularly susceptible to contamination, it is better to choose non-staining options. To combine both requirements, you can take one of the gray-blue options. In large rooms, blues can be uncomfortable and too cold. Dilute them with warm colors and the problem will be solved. You can, for example, take a warm beige tone in the sofa and armchairs and complement them with richer colored decorative curtains and pillows. Light and warm variations of orange, pink, and red are suitable. In spacious rooms, wallpaper with large patterns of any shade of blue looks good. In small rooms, a single-color finish is more appropriate.
Bright sofas can be used as an accent on light walls and floors. A richly toned sofa is recommended to be placed in the brightest areas, otherwise it will look too dark and gloomy.
Curtains. Blue curtains can be combined well with other elements of a similar color against a light background. It is recommended to use a small number of parts. Bright splashes enliven neutral-colored rooms and add charm and energy. Curtains decorated with blue patterns and bright fabrics look great.
If you like the blue color, but you don’t know how to implement it in the interior, be sure to take the advice of competent sources: study photos on the Internet, catalogs, publications dedicated to design. There are many interesting ideas that are worth implementing.
Closet
A cabinet of non-standard colors will decorate the interiors of both modern and classic rooms. A vintage wooden cabinet painted blue will look especially chic.
Dresser
A cornflower blue chest of drawers will become a real decoration for a bedroom or children's room. Carved doors and beautiful handles will make it more interesting. Interior items or textile elements of the same shade will look harmonious in the overall picture.
Bed
The headboard is a beautiful royal blue color and pleasant texture that will transform the most ordinary bed into a luxurious place to sleep. It can be decorated with metal rivets, buttons or rhinestones.
Armchair
A chair can have the same color palette as other furniture or be radically different, thereby making the interior brighter.
Chairs
Blue chairs can overlap the color of kitchen cabinets or other furniture. The color of the chairs can be changed using covers or seat cushions.
Sofa
A bright blue sofa can become the highlight of the interior of any room in the apartment.
When placing a sofa in a room, it is important to remember that the blue tone should not predominate in the decoration of the room.
If this rule is not followed, space can have a depressing effect on a person.
Designers recommend placing a blue sofa where there is a lot of natural light.
The interior of the room should be decorated in black and white. In dark, poorly lit rooms, richly colored furniture will look gloomy.
Curtains
Beautiful curtains in shades of blue help create an atmosphere of calm, harmony and tranquility.
Curtains can be the only bright detail in the room.
They go well with a light background.
An unusual combination can be achieved if you choose curtains with blue patterns and fabric whose color resembles the tone of the pattern.
Carpet
A long-pile carpet will decorate a modern interior; it can be simple or have patterns and ornaments. In the classic design, a rug with short pile and a beautiful floral pattern looks more appropriate.
Design tips
In the Russian climate, light shades of gray and blue are most often used. But if the room faces the sunny side and even in winter does not lack natural light, dark colors are also appropriate.
Designers advise paying attention to other points.
Correct lighting
In a blue-gray interior, it is important to pay attention to lighting. The darker the interior, the more lamps there should be.
In a dark interior, it is advisable to use a full set of lighting sources:
- ceiling chandelier;
- wall sconces;
- floor and table lamps.
Let natural light into the room - don't block the windows with furniture! If the windows face north, take care of translucent curtains. Panoramic windows work well in a gray-blue interior.
Decor features
Thoughtful decor “insulates” the interior in gray and blue tones. Dilute it with brown accessories - decorative pillows, poufs, vases.
- Wood, faux fur and matting are suitable for most interior design styles.
- Copper, bronze, and golden colors perform the same function and emphasize the noble aesthetics of the classic style.
- Floral motifs in the design enliven the room. Use plant prints, paintings or live indoor plants for this.
Shades of blue
Shades of blue have a wide palette, which means the interior can be either dark, which will give the atmosphere respectability and mystery, or light – airy and refreshing.
The photo shows a rich dark blue art deco interior with pearl and gold accents.
Festive cornflower blue with a slight shade of purple is perfect for a children's room - for both a boy and a girl. In addition, bright blue goes well with natural motifs: house plants and wooden furniture. A bedroom in warm blue colors will be appreciated by creative people. If the room is equipped with a workplace, the environment will enliven thinking and fill you with energy, and at night, with the lights off, it will set you up for sleep.
The photo shows a children's room with a cornflower blue wall, which sets the mood for the entire room.
Turquoise color will refresh the bedroom, and delicate aquamarine will fill the room with light and coolness.
Bedroom in blue tones
Due to the freshness of the blue color, blue bedroom interiors are becoming very popular. Thanks to him, it is quite easy to bring to life ideas for recreating a romantic and airy atmosphere. Pale blue is suitable for creating a delicate background.
When creating an airy bedroom, you need to approach all parts of the room thoughtfully:
- Floor. It is ideal to use natural materials, laminate or parquet, when finishing the floor. You can use a floorboard or, in extreme cases, tiles.
- Ceiling. It is made in white color in order to highlight the decoration of the walls.
- Walls. Blue wallpaper with turquoise notes will give the illusion of purity and freshness.
Decor and accent colors for a blue kitchen
The role of accents can be: an apron, facades, textiles, curtains, furniture upholstery. An interesting technique in the dining room group is accent chairs.
A blue sofa looks impressive, but to support it you will need curtains of the same shade and upholstery texture.
Yellow and orange
The combination of blue and yellow/orange colors will sparkle with bright colors. Azure countertops will highlight the colorful facades of the furniture, and the bar counter will add modernity.
Calm pastel colors are ideal for Provence style. A yellow-blue kitchen will require the addition of whitewashed areas.
Blue color
Blue glossy facades look good in blue-gray kitchens. If you do not overload the interior with this color, you can decorate the room with aristocratic chic.
