Best Blue Paint Colors for Cabinets, Walls, and More

Ready to paint your cabinets and looking for the best blue paint colors? We’ve got 15 of the best dark blue paint colors, from navy to blue-gray, to make your home look sophisticated and modern

See more ideas in our Navy Blue Home Inspiration Guide and find more favorite paint colors in our Paint Color Files.

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Best Blue Paint Colors

Unlike many other trendy colors that go in and out of style, blue has been in style for decades, and navy blue is a classic paint color choice for interiors and exteriors both. We used a dark blue paint in one of the bedrooms back in our very first remodel, and I’ve always loved how a great blue paint color can add color while also acting as a perfect neutral in my home color scheme.

When we decided we wanted to paint our interior doors, we knew it was going to be a lot of work to paint the doors well and correctly, so we wanted a color that wouldn’t be dated in another year. We chose Behr Dark Navy and, 3 years later, we still love it.

Read More: 27 Tips for Painting Interior Doors

BEHR Pint 2019 Color Of The Year Project @Remodelaholic 3 — dark blue painted doors by Remodelaholic
**PAINT COLOR: Behr Dark Navy**
– get a paint sample here –

A dark blue paint color can work with many different shades of white and with many different wood tones, too. There’s a reason that Hale Navy is Benjamin Moore’s best-selling blue paint color! (See our Benjamin Moore Hale Navy paint color spotlight here.)

Navy paint colors are a great choice if you’re looking to add some drama to your home while also giving a calming vibe. These blue paint colors are hot on the market today to add dimension and depth to your home color palette, from blue walls to blue kitchen cabinets. If you want to try out navy blue in your own home without the commitment of paint, dark blue is also a popular choice for curtains, pillows, rugs, and home decor accessories.

Read on for our picks for the best navy blue paint colors!

Decorating with Dark Colors

Whether you’re using navy or our best black paint colors, these 13 ways to decorate with dark colors are great tips for incorporating a new color into your home decor.

Classic Navy Blue Paint Colors

We’ve rounded up the best navy blue paint colors in this palette for you. From a true navy blue, to deep navy blue that’s almost black, to a navy blue with a touch of green to lean teal – here are our picks for the most gorgeous deep blue paint colors.

The Best Dark Blue Paint Colors For Cabinets And Walls, Classic Best Blue Paint Colors, Remodelaholic

Want to learn how to better describe the paint color you want? Read the Designer’s Guide to Describing Paint Colors here.

Note: On some of the photos from our local home shows, we were unable to find the exact paint color so we used a paint color matching app to find a close match 🤞. These are noted as “lookalike paint colors” with an *asterisk in the caption.

Benjamin Moore Hale Navy

Hale Navy is a gorgeous and versatile deep navy blue and consistently one of our favorite navy paint colors. Hale Navy has gray undertones, giving it more of a muted tone and meaning it can really change colors depending on the lighting. This undertone also helps it coordinate well with other paint colors with gray undertones, making it that much easier to have a cohesive custom paint color palette.

One way to use a dark color like Hale Navy is to use it to tie lots of different elements together. In her living room (below), Gretchen painted the walls, base trim, crown molding, window trim, AND the fireplace all with Hale Navy which helps minimize the large fireplace like she wanted while making the whole room feel cohesive and cozy. This also has the benefit of de-emphasizing the non-centered fireplace and working to help camouflage the TV rather than highlight it.

Best Dark Blue Paint Colors Living Room And Fireplace BM Hale Navy By Boxy Colonial — deep navy blue walls, trim, and fireplace by Boxy Colonial
**PAINT COLOR: Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore**
– get a peel & stick paint sample here –

Related: More tips for decorating around an off-center fireplace AND lots of tips and tricks fo hiding and decorating around the television

The deep gray-blue of Hale Navy also makes for a beautiful statement when paired with white walls or other neutral decor. Lauren painted this cabinet for their home office and it is gorgeous – and the dark color helps show off the white decor inside, too.

Best Dark Blue Paint Colors Office Cabinet In BM Hale Navy Blesser House — navy blue painted curio cabinet by Bless’er House
**PAINT COLOR: Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore**
– get a peel & stick paint sample here –

Sherwin-Williams Naval Blue

If you’re looking for more of a true navy paint color that is less gray than Hale Navy, Sherwin Williams Naval might be the right shade for you. With a gray-green undertone, Naval is a perfect choice for a gorgeous navy blue paint color that will coordinate well with so many other colors for added versatility.

SW Naval Banquette corner — navy blue built-ins and banquette bench with board and batten by Carpendaughter for Remodelaholic
**PAINT COLOR: Naval by Sherwin-Williams**
– get a peel & stick paint sample here –

If a wall of dark navy blue cabinets feels too dark, Sherwin-Williams Naval is a great choice for a two-tone blue and white cabinet setup, and I love the gold hardware!

Best Blue Paint Colors Navy Blue And White Laundry Room Cabinets, Paint Color Match SW Naval 2016 Millhaven, Photo Remodelaholic — navy blue laundry room cabinets
**PAINT COLOR: Naval by Sherwin-Williams**
– get a peel & stick paint sample here –

Farrow & Ball Hague Blue

For a slightly lighter navy paint color, turn to Farrow & Ball Hague Blue. This gorgeous European-inspired shade of indigo is a favorite color for versatility and classic style. (Its sister color Inchyra Blue is gorgeous, too!)

Hague Blue is beautiful on a wall to accent white furniture and decor, or to tie together walls and built-in shelving.

Best Blue Paint Colors Dark Blue Farrow And Ball Hague Blue Wall In Office Living Room, Lantern Lane Designs — dark blue painted wall behind white open shelves via Lantern Lane Design
**PAINT COLOR: Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball**
– get a peel & stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Farrow And Ball Hague Blue Via FnB — navy blue built-in bookshelf and walls via Farrow & Ball
**PAINT COLOR: Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball**
– get a peel & stick paint sample here –

What Sheen Paint to Use Where

Paint sheen refers to luster: how shiny the finished painted surface looks. A paint’s sheen is related to its durability. There are 5 commonly used paint sheens that are used for different applications. Pick the sheen of your choice for your project:

Flat or matte sheen is commonly used for ceilings or other uneven surfaces to hide imperfections on less-than-perfect surfaces. Flat paint can only withstand very gentle scrubbing with soap, so it’s best used in low-traffic areas where minimal washing is needed.
- A flat enamel paint has the look of a flat finish and is formulated to have a protective barrier at the surface, making it more durable than a plain flat paint while maintaining the look of a matte finish.
Eggshell sheen is the middle of the sheen spectrum: mostly matte, low shine, and moderately durable. It can be used on walls and ceilings and is a great option for added durability while still minimizing imperfections — great for bedrooms, hallways, and living rooms. Most paint samples come in eggshell.
Satin or pearl sheen is a low-gloss versatile luster, the most popular finish, and our Remodelaholic pick for most of our home. The slight glow looks great and makes for an easy-to-clean surface. Satin paint is food for a wide variety of surfaces and durable for high-traffic areas like kitchens, high-humidity environments like bathrooms, and kids’ rooms.
Semi-gloss sheen is a mid-gloss with extra durability. Cabinets, doors, base moldings, window frames and trim are commonly painted with semi-gloss paint with beautiful results.
Gloss or high-gloss sheen is shiny, beautiful, and durable — and will also show even slight imperfections and fingerprints. Gloss paint is typically used in high-end finishes for homes and commercial applications.

Navy Blue Paint Colors for Cabinets

There are dozens of shades of dark blue paint colors that can be a beautiful fit for your home’s lighting situation and your design style. Browse these beautiful blue paint colors to find your perfect navy blue cabinet color!

Best Blue Paint Colors Laundry Room Cabinets Built In Bench, Paint Color Match SW In The Navy UV19 H01 Bastion, Photo Remodelaholic — laundry room cabinets and mudroom bench with cubbies
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: In The Navy by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel-and-stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Kitchen Cabinets In BM Polo Blue Refresh Living — refaced two-tone white and deep navy cabinets with gold hardware by Refresh Living
**PAINT COLOR: Polo Blue by Benjamin Moore**
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Kitchen Cabinet Color Match SW Naval UV15 H18 By Millhaven Homes, Photo Remodelaholic — navy blue kitchen cabinets with white countertops
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Naval by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel & stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Bright Blue Dresser In Boys Bedroom In First Step Blue By Para Paints, Lemon Thistle — bright navy blue painted dresser by Lemon Thistle
**PAINT COLOR: First Step Blue by Para Paints**

Best Blue Paint Colors Dark Blue Cabinet Paint Color Match SW Gale Force With Wood Accent Wall UV21 H01 Regent, Photo Remodelaholic — navy blue vanity with gray countertops and wood accent wall
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Gale Force by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Bathroom Cabinets Dark Blue Paint Color Match SW Dress Blues UV21 H14, Photo Remodelaholic — deep gray-blue vanity with tall cabinets and black hardware
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Dress Blues by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Navy Blue Bathroom Vanity, Paint Color Match SW Anchors Aweigh 2016 Millhaven, Photo Remodelaholic — navy blue vanity with stainless steel handles
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Anchors Aweigh by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Bathroom Vanity Color Match SW Honorable Blue With Silver Hardware UV15 H5 By Davies Design Build, Photo Remodelaholic — dark blue vanity with chrome hardware and white countertop
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Honorable Blue by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Dresser Vanity In General Finishes Twilight Blue, Lovely Etc — dresser vanity painted dark navy (almost black) by Lovely Etc
**PAINT COLOR: Twilight Blue by General Finishes**
– get a paint sample here –

Beautiful Dark Blue Paint Colors for Walls and Trim

When you’re looking for the best navy paint for walls (or going bold with dark blue trim or doors!), it’s important to get samples to view the different shades in various lighting circumstances. This will help you see the undertones and find just the right shade for your finished product.

Best Blue Gray Paint Colors Dark Blue Accent Wall Paint Color Match SW Dark Night UV19 H40 Patterson, Photo Remodelaholic — dark blue-gray wall and cabinets with wood floating shelves in home office
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Dark Night by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Elegant Paneled Wall Treatment DIY in Navy Blue Around White Fireplace — DIY elegant paneled wall by Sincerely Sara D for Remodelaholic
**PAINT COLOR: Night View by Valspar**
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Best Blue Paint Colors Navy Blue Dining Room In Romabio Blue Ridge Parkway, Blesser House — deep blue dining room walls by Blesser House
**PAINT COLOR: Blue Ridge Parkway by Romabio**
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Best Blue Paint Colors Dark Navy Blue Bedroom Unknown Legend From Beauti Tone, Lemon Thistle — deep blue bedroom walls with white trim by Lemon Thistle
**PAINT COLOR: Unknown Legend by Beauti Tone**

Best Blue Paint Colors Dark Blue Wall In Kitchen With White Cabinets, Paint Color Match SW Anchors Aweigh UV16 H34 Highland, Photo Remodelaholic — navy blue kitchen with white cabinets and black countertops
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Anchors Aweigh by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Dark Blue Teal In Boys Bedroom Behr Deep Breath, Lemon Thistle — dark blue teal painted wall and desk by Lemon Thistle
**PAINT COLOR: Deep Breath by Behr**
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Best Dark Blue Paint Colors Dining Room Behr Midnight In The Tropics, Kaleidoscope Living — colorful dining room with navy blue walls by Kaleidoscope Living
**PAINT COLOR: Midnight in the Tropics by Behr**
– get a paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Dark Blue Outdoor Shed In Behr Colonial Blue, The Honeycomb Home — exterior navy blue paint color by The Honeycomb Home
**PAINT COLOR: Colonial Blue by Behr**

Best Dark Blue Paint Colors Dining Room Walls SW Gale Force, Kaleidoscope Living — dark blue dining room wall with white wainscoting by Kaleidoscope Living
**PAINT COLOR: Gale Force by Sherwin-Williams**
– get a paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Bunk Room Dark Blue Paint Color Match, SW Seaworthy SG21 H25 RL Wyman, Photo Remodelaholic — deep blue teal bunk room beds with wood stairs
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Seaworthy by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Cottage Blue Board And Batten Wainscoting Trim Door In Girls Bedroom SW Smoky Blue, Blesser House — dark blue navy wainscoting, trim, and door by Blesser House
**PAINT COLOR: Smoky Blue by Sherwin-Williams**
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Dark Blue Accent Wall Bedroom, Paint Color Match SW Dignified Blue UV17 H16 Holmes, Photo Remodelaholic — navy blue bedroom accent wall
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Dignified by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Dark Blue Bedroom Wall Paint Color Match SW Endless Sea UV16 H21 Purehaven, Photo Remodelaholic — deep blue teal bedroom accent wall
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Endless Sea by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Shibori Stenciled Bedroom Wall In BM Polo Blue Bloom In The Black — dark blue (almost black) stenciled bedroom wall by Bloom in the Black
**PAINT COLOR: Polo Blue by Benjamin Moore**
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Gorgeous Blue Paint Colors (That Aren’t Navy)

If you’re looking for a beautiful blue paint color to set the mood – that ISN’T a deep navy blue, try these beautiful mid-tone blues, ranging from muted blues to brighter blues and even teal.

Best Blue Paint Colors Plank Wall Entry Behr Blueprint, Kaleidoscope Living — muted blue shiplap wall in Kaleidoscope Living‘s entryway
**PAINT COLOR: Blueprint by Behr**
– get a paint color sample here –

Coastal Inspired Basement Kitchenette by McEwan Custom Homes UV16 H38 Remodelaholic — blue-gray painted bar in this basement kitchenette by McEwan Custom Homes
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Lupine by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Light Blue Painted Chairs BM Waters Edge, The Honeycomb Home — light blue-green painted chairs by The Honeycomb Home
**PAINT COLOR: Water’s Edge by Benjamin Moore**
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Built In Cabinets In SW Secure Blue Our Repurposed Home — medium bright blue painted built-in cabinets by Our Repurposed Home
**PAINT COLOR: Secure Blue by Sherwin-Williams**
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Teal Blue Green Accent Wall Paint Color Match SW Rainstorm SG19 H28 Diamond B, Photo Remodelaholic — deep blue-green bedroom accent wall
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Rainstorm by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Light Blue Gray Bathroom Vanity, Paint Color Match SW Silken Peacock UV16 H13 Sweetwater, Photo Remodelaholic — turquoise blue bathroom cabinets with brushed hardware
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Silken Peacock by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

Favorite Gray-Blue Paint Colors

A blue-gray or gray-blue paint color makes for a beautiful neutral paint color for walls, cabinets, doors, trim, and more. We have a whole roundup of blue gray paint colors, and here are our favorite 3 to give you a taste:

Best Blue Paint Colors Light Blue Gray Boys Room Geometric Wall Behr Urban Raincoat, Lemon Thistle — light blue gray wall with geometric trim by Lemon Thistle
**PAINT COLOR: Urban Raincoat by Behr**
– get a paint color sample here –

Best Blue Paint Colors Blue Gray Kitchen Cabinets Two Tone In SW Gray's Harbor, Wildfire Interiors — two tone white and medium blue gray painted cabinets by Wildfire Interiors
**PAINT COLOR: Grays Harbor by Sherwin-Williams**
– get a peel and stick paint sample here –

Best Blue Gray Paint Colors Color Match SW Mineral Gray Cabinets UV16 H38 McEwan, Photo Remodelaholic — deep blue gray painted cabinets with white countertops
*lookalike PAINT COLOR: Mineral Gray by Sherwin-Williams
– get a peel and stick paint color sample here –

more: 23 blue-gray paint colors

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Lorene has been behind the scenes here at Remodelaholic for more than a decade! She believes that planning projects and actually completing them are two different hobbies, but that doesn't stop her from planning at least a dozen projects at any given time. She spends her free time creating memories with her husband and 5 kids, traveling as far as she can afford, and partaking of books in any form available.

Best Blue Paint Colors for Cabinets, Walls, and More