Americans Sure Love Them Some Blue Kitchens!

It wasn’t that long ago I was sampling blue and blue-grey paint colors for our kitchen here at the Georgian. Even when you think you are ready to commit to blue, there is the challenge of landing on the right one for your taste. If you too are seeking the perfect blue, make sure to check out the GREY SWATCHES. There’s a fair chance it’s a grey you need to get the suggestion of blue (it will interact with natural light). And why pay attention to more than a dozen paint color names? Undertones, child. Lighting too. They will affect your perception of the colors. And you should trust your resident fairie on the prairie paint godmother goddess who says to sample at least three. These ideas for Blue Kitchens (along with gray!) will help.

Van Courtland Blue (Benjamin Moore) kitchen cabinets in a beautiful design by Park & Oak. #vancourtlandblue #bluekitchencabinets #bluekitchens
Park & OakBM Van Courtland Blue

Blue Kitchens & Blue Cabinet Colors

Blue-Grey in My Kitchen

Hello Lovely's fall kitchen with modern French serene style, light gray cabinets, Viatera Muse counter, and farm sink with linen skirt. #modernfrench #serenekitchen
Hello Lovely – the cabinets appear blue when the sun shines on them

Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue HC-145

“An elegant Old World blue that also works well in more contemporary spaces,” Van Courtland Blue feels sophisticated and is similar to Province Blue.

Beautiful BM Van Courtland Blue kitchen cabinets - design by @lauramedicus. #bluekitchencabinets #bluekitchens #vancourtlandblue #bmvancourtlandblue
@lauramedicus – BM Van Courtland Blue – Ideas for Blue Kitchens & Cabinet Colors along with Grey-Blues

With a light reflectance value of 31.47, it is in that medium range. It plays nicely with these Benjamin Moore colors: Wedgewood Gray, Simply White, Milky Way, and Coronado Cream.

Isn’t this an elegant blue paired with black?

Beautiful BM Van Courtland Blue kitchen cabinets - design by @lauramedicus. #bluekitchencabinets #bluekitchens #vancourtlandblue #bmvancourtlandblue
@lauramedicusBM Van Courtland Blue – Ideas for Blue Kitchens and Cabinet Colors

BM Kensington Blue 840

Isn’t this a stunning navy? If you admire the blue kitchen below, you may very well may like this hue. Benjamin Moore calls it “A classic navy blue that brings a sense of refinement to any space.”

Benjamin Moore Kensington Blue painted kitchen cabinets in a two-tone kitchen - KateDecorates.co #kensingtonblue #bluekitechencabinets
Kate DecoratesBM Kensington Blue – Ideas for Blue Kitchens & Cabinet Colors

With its LRV of 11.97, it is a dark navy blue similar to Van Deusen Blue and Newburyport Blue.

Try this blue with Horizon, Mount Saint Anne, and Battenburg.

BEHR December Eve for Blue Kitchen Cabinets

I discovered another dark navy when I was trying to find a dark blue that resembled a custom color from a deVOL kitchen. This one’s from Behr and is very similar.

Here’s a custom blue that reminds me of December Eve:

Deep blue grey custom kitchen cabinets by deVOL Kitchens. #devol #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #classickitchens
deVOL – Shade of blue colors for kitchen cabinets as well as inspiring blue kitchen photo gallery.

St. Giles Blue Farrow & Ball No. 280

What if you’re after a bold and vivid blue that lifts your spirits every time you walk into the kitchen?

St. Giles Blue (Farrow & Ball) on a lovely painted door - House&GardenUK. #stgilesblue #bluepaintcolors
House & Garden UKSt. Giles Blue

Such a gorgeous vivid turquoise Farrow & Ball says is “inspired by a colour originally found in the hall at 17th century St Giles House in Wimborne St Giles, Dorset. Its striking blue hue cannot fail to make you smile and will hold its own even in the darkest of places, so is often used as an accent in the back of bookshelves.”

Here’s a kitchen with vibrant blue whimsy that reminds me of this tone!

Charming turquoise blue kitchen cabinets and range hood with blue floral wallpaper - Shannon Meyer Roberts. #bluekitchens #turquoisecabinets
Shannon Meyer Roberts – not sure of the paint color, but peek at St. Giles from F&B

Can you imagine committing to a bold wallpaper AND a bold blue?

Charming turquoise blue kitchen cabinets and range hood with blue floral wallpaper - Shannon Meyer Roberts. #bluekitchens #turquoisecabinets
Shannon Meyer Roberts – if you are noticing trends, you know wallpaper and brass cabinet hardware are still all the rage.

Benjamin Moore Smoke

If you love a gorgeous gray-blue with the potential to feel tranquil and breezy, this easy going blue hue may fit the bill.

Benjamin Moore Smoke painted cabinetry in a beautiful laundry room designed by Jillian Harris. #bmsmoke #bluekitchencabinets
Jillian HarrisBM Smoke

BM characterizes this versatile medium gray as “softened with attractive blue-green undertones.” You can definitely see the green on the cabinetry in this laundry area above.

I perceive it as a gorgeous sky blue – not cloying. The LRV of 56.39 means it is going to reflect a lot of light back into the room (56.39%). If you were going for a slightly brighter sky shade, here’s a contender:

BEHR Sky Light is a beautiful light blue slightly dusty blue paint color to try. #behrskylight #paintcolors #bluepaintcolors #skyblue
tap image to go to buying info for Behr Sky Light

While I don’t know the precise blue in this kitchen below, it reminds me of Behr Sky Light.

Sky blue kitchen cabinets and herringbone wood floors in a charming kitchen by @blockhousebuild. #bluekitchens #skyblue
@blockhousebuild – notice the unique light fixtures above open shelves in this kitchen with blue island.

Another fun way to use a sky blue in the kitchen? On the ceiling:

Beautiful Blue and White Kitchen with blue ceiling and beadboard backsplash. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen
White kitchens are perfectly suited for pale blue, indigo, cobalt, or deep blue accents. Crown Point Cabinetry via Town & Country Living

What do you think about blue ceilings? I posted about haint blue ceilings HERE.

If you love sky blue yet find it too vivid, keep in mind you can always ask for a sample mixed at a reduced saturation (like 50%) for a more subdued version of the color. Here’s another example of a sky blue kitchen where we don’t know the exact color.

Baby blue kitchen cabinets! and farm sink in a cottage style kitchen. Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen
Better Homes and Gardens – looking for trends in this collection of kitchen design ideas? Timeless tranquility is more of a theme here.

F&B Hague Blue 30

This is a popular deep teal color among designers, and it’s easy to see why.

Hague Blue (Farrow & Ball) painted cabinets in a beautiful English country style kitchen with copper pans hanging from rack - @brownlowfurniture. #bluekitchens #hagueblue #bespokekitchens
Hague Blue (Farrow & Ball) painted cabinets – Brownlow Furniture

Rich and luxurious, this color is amazing on built-ins in a home office too.

In this case, we know the cabinetry above and below is indeed Hague Blue!

Come see 36 Best Beautiful Blue and White Kitchens to Love! #blueandwhite #bluekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchendecor #decorinspiration #beautifulkitchen
Design: OHFarmhouse – Cabinets are painted FARROW & BALL Hague Blue 30 in this space with a blue kitchen island, stainless steel appliances, and custom hood.

For a similar color from a different paint company:

It’s one of those mid-range blues that could be amazing with brass or gold-toned hardware.

Beautiful medium blue kitchen cabinets and blue cement tile flooring - Emily Henderson. Not sure of exact blue paint color - reminds me of Behr Durango Blue.
Photo: Zeke Ruelas/Source: Ginny Macdonald/Design Director for Emily Henderson – who needs a rug when your tile floor is this bold and beautiful?

Farrow & Ball Railings

If you’d love a handsome deep dark blue that is nearly black…

@studiomcgee - Farrow & Ball Railings on kitchen cabinets. #farrowandballrailings
@studiomcgeeFarrow & Ball Railings

Farrow & Ball says Railings is “More blue than black, Railings is a softer alternative to black which is particularly suited to the ironwork it takes its name from. When used in Full Gloss on front doors it creates a handsome and commanding entrance. The bluer undertones of this dark hue transform rooms into dramatic and enveloping interior spaces.”

Here’s one of the more insta-famous kitchens with Railings (and for good reason!):

Athena Calderone Brooklyn kitchen with black cabinets, marble, and floating desk in front of window. #blackkitchens #blackandwhite #inteiordesign
Farrow & Ball Railings – Design: Athena Calderone (Eyeswoon)

If your dream kitchen cabinets are dark and moody, here’s a similar color which may be worth a closer look.

Sherwin-Williams Dark Night on cabinetry in a bar area. #swdarknight #darkbluepaintcolors
SW Dark Night – Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-Williams Dark Night (tap swatch below) feels earthy and dramatic.

HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Dark Night paint color is a moody deep blue to try. #paintcolors #sherwinwilliamsdarknight #darkbluepaint

You can see the green undertones in Dark Night when you compare it to this midnight blue called SW Anchors Aweigh:

HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams Naval Interior. #sherwinwilliamsnavalinterior #bluepaintcolors #navyblue #paintcolors
Tap for sampling info…in case you admire this gorgeous velvety deep navy.

Farrow & Ball Down Pipe

Here’s a moody dark grey with some blue undertones to consider. It could actually present as a slate blue depending on your lighting and context.

Farrow & Ball Down Pipe painted cabinets in a pantry by Caitlin Creer Interiors. #farrowandballdownpipe
Farrow & Ball Down Pipe – @caitlincreerinteriors

De Nimes No. 299 Farrow & Ball No. 299

Ohhhhhh, this blue feels so elegant and English country, yes?

De Nimes 299 Farrow & Ball blue on a beautiful kitchen designed by Whittney Parkinson in House Beautiful (Robert Peterson photo). Builder: Ladisic Fine Homes. #denimes #farrowandballdenimes
Farrow & Ball De Nimes on kitchen cabinetry and trim (House Beautiful – photo: Robert Peterson)

Even though Farrow & Ball calls it quietly elegant, I find it elegant period in this kitchen by Whittney Parkinson (Ladisic Fine Builders) in House Beautiful.

F&B sayd De Nimes 299 “feels wonderfully down to earth, so could be used on anything from a kitchen island to an airy drawing room. The exact shade is rooted in a regency palette but is inspired by the cloth of everyday workwear made in the French city Nîmes. Like denim, its blue hue is ultimately fashionable and yet always feels grounded.”

Love that! This scullery in that same kitchen stopped me in my tracks! Want to know the exact mysterious paint color?

Farrow & Ball Hopper Head on cabinets in a scullery by Whittney Parkinson (with Ladisic Fine Homes) in House Beautiful (photo by @SarahShieldsPhoto and styling by @therobertrufino). #whittneyparkinson #hopperhead
Hopper Head – Whittney Parkinson in House Beautiful (photo: @sarahshieldsphoto; styling: @therobertrufino)

It is Farrow & Ball Hopper Head No. 305. Hopper Head is a classic charcoal that falls between Railings and Down Pipe (see those colors above).

“Inspired by the attractively designed iron containers used to catch rainwater at the top of a downpipe,” Farrow & Ball say Hopper Head is “Ideal for creating inviting spaces…and can be used exclusively across walls, woodwork and the ceiling for a dramatic space.”

Farrow & Ball Parma Gray No. 27

What if you’re dreaming of a cool coastal blue that will make you feel happy no matter the weather outside? Believe it or not, that paint color may be so happy that it does not sound blue at all…

Farrow & Ball Parma Gray kitchen cabinets, La Cornue range, and Tabarka Studio tiled backsplash - Torrance Mitchell - Julia Berolzheimer's home in Southern Living (photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez). #farrowandballparmagray #bluekitchens #charlestonkitchens #traditionalstyle
Julia Berolzheimer kitchen in Southern Living (kitchen design by Torrance Mitchell) – Parma Gray 27

“Reading as a cool blue, Parma Gray is another colour attributed to the great colourist John Fowler. Used as the backdrop to numerous costume dramas, it creates the perfect period feel when contrasted with Wimborne White. Though its cool nature can feel quite formal when contrasted with a bright white, it is a firm favourite for those who prefer a clean and crisp finish.” – FARROW & BALL

Oh that whole Charleston house that is so instantly recognizable on the internet. Remember the colors used on the beautiful blue shutters outside?

Farrow & Ball Light Blue

While Light Blue is described as silvery and can look that way in a lot of photography we see online, it reads more like a green in my own home.

The amount of natural light your kitchen receives will definitely come into play.

Stunning blue and white traditional kitchen in Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2017
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles No. 27Farrow & Ball Light Blue is breathtaking on a blue kitchen island indeed.

Easiest way to see if a paint color will work? Order samples with Samplize and have them delivered straight to your door.

Beautiful modern European country kitchen with French range and Farrow & Ball Light Blue painted cabinets - @bilottakitchens. #farrowandballlightblue #bluekitchens #modernfrench
Farrow & Ball Light Blue (cabinets) – Design: @BilottaKitchens
Beautiful blue butler pantry in Atlanta Southeastern Designer Showhouse 2017 kitchen . Round window and elegant brass pendant. Open shelving holds white dishware. #bluekitchen #farrowandballlightblue #timelesskitchen #kitchendesign #traditionalkitchen
Design: Lauren DeLoach/Matthew Quinn; F&B Light Blue – pantry in 2017 Southeastern Designer Showhouse

Thanks for entertaining this photo gallery of gorgeous blue kitchens and paint color ideas! Hope you found a few contenders, and go HERE for even more paint color ideas!

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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