11/08/11
Sara McLean
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specs+spaces Editor, Dunn-Edwards Corporation, Allied Member ASID, CMG
BLUE: evoking the natural beauty and expansive feel of sky and ocean, blue is a breath of fresh air. Serene and restful, blue has been a beloved color for centuries, and its many shades set different moods. Light blues are sweet and celestial, mid-tone blues are crisp yet soothing, and deep blues are reminders of power, security and trust.
Making Blue Work: promoting rest and relaxation, blue is beautiful though it needs an infusion of warmth to make the room cozy. Here are some tips to warm blue up:
- in a blue and white color scheme, select an off-white, creamy color, which is warmer than pure white
- use bright pink or a rosy taupe to offset the coolness of a watery or metallic blue
- combine blue with dark wood flooring or furniture to add depth and richness
- utilize textiles with pattern and texture to make sure a blue color scheme doesn’t become boring
- in an all-blue room, limit the palette to two blues – a tint and shade of the same hue – and select accessories in intense or bright hues
- warm up a blue space with accessories in antique brass, terra-cotta and brick-red coloring
| Azure Skies: Azure & Berry |
Modern Touches:
Turquoise and Taupe |
Rustic Taupe (DE6129) |
Sail Away (DE5836) |
Astral (DE5856) |
Bodega Bay (DE5893) |
Cherry Hill (DE5069) |
Southwestern Clay (DE5124)
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Pale Frost (DE5805) |
Desert Rock (DE6066) |
Antique Perfection:
French Blue&Alabaster |
A Dash of Color: Slate and Gold |
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Anchors Away (DE5814) |
Misted Eve (DE5884) |
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Blueberry Muffin (DE5851) |
Sand Dollar (DE6171) |
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Gray Wolf (DE6354) |
Crystal Haze (DE6219) |
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Exclusive Ivory (DE6191) |
Highlight Gold (DEC731) |
Blue Lakes: Cerulean & Pearl |
Beachcombers: Navy & White |
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Lake Lucerne (DE5808) |
Bellflower (DE5908) |
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Wandering River (DE5850) |
Cloud (DEC791) |
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Revival Rose (DEC701) |
Hickory Cliff (DE6397) |
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Soft Lilac (DE5974) |
Whisper (DEW340) |
Stay tuned for next week's continuing color studies as we explore Purple!