Colors That Go With Simply Aqua Blue

Blue is everyone's favorite color for a reason—and if you're thinking umm, no, it's not mine, it's still hard to deny its timeless beauty, especially when it comes to interior design. Evocative of the open sky and calming sea and the source of some of the greatest literary and visual art works in history (Yves Kleins' signature shade and Maggie Nelson's Bluets, we're looking at you), blue is one of those pigments that instantly calms the senses and fills any space with beauty. Not to mention, it goes with just about every other color and design trend, from stark minimalist environments to warm and vibrant backdrops. So whether it's the main act or a supporting character in your home, we rounded up fourteen rooms with colors that go with blue to pave the way. Keep reading for plenty of inspiration and blue color palettes to experiment with.

1 Hot Pink

Proof that opposites attract, this neon pink and bright blue living room designed by Katie Ridder is absolute color palette goals. The intense, eye-catching, and adventurous shade of pink, Mulberry from C2 Paints, makes the blue sofa and gallery wall pop even more.

2 Off-White and Cream

You can't go wrong with a classic blue and white color scheme. Instead of cool whites, opt for creams, and instead of dark wood, go for a blond finish. The toile wallcovering and crystal floral chandelier in this vestibule designed by Heather Hilliard segues into the blue bedroom beyond seamlessly.

3 Rainbow

The lesson here is that blue looks good with literally every color in the rainbow. Designed by Kingston Lafferty, the artwork above the fireplace sets the tone for the bold color-blocking happening throughout the space, including the light green ceiling, the tonal walls and mantel, the sputnik light, and the patterned chairs and drapes.

4 Marigold

When decorating with deep, bold, and saturated blues, punctuate the space with a marigold accent. In this bedroom designed by Mathew Bees, the marigold is introduced via the trim of the canopy fabric as well as the lamp shade. That's all it takes!

5 Purple

Eggplant and deep mauve purples look elegant and romantic with the earth-toned neutrals and metallic fixtures in this dressing room by Heather Hilliard. The soft velvet blue upholstery on the chair brings in a cooler touch without clashing.

6 Forest Green

When you don't want to overpower the room with blue but still want it to get some of the attention, limit it to the artwork, lighting, and other accent pieces. Here, the blue pieces still stand their own while also sharing the spotlight with other bold colors, like hot pink and olive green. The worn orange rug ties the room together and also softens the more saturated items.

7 Sage Green

Here's a great example of a stylish space that uses blue as an accent rather than the foundational color. The sage features and orange details throughout are complemented by the antique cream and blue rug, classic wood table, and black dining chairs for a nicely balanced and eclectic finish.

8 Brown and Yellow

Blue goes together nicely with chocolate brown, making this cheetah-print and floral motif fabric in a bedroom by Anna Spiro Design the perfect accessory for bright sky-blue walls.

9 Turquoise and Red

When it comes to designing a guest bedroom, you can't go wrong with a timeless and contemporary approach. And in that case, neutral colors and primary mainstays usually reign supreme. Here, Heather Hilliard anchored the space with a turquoise bed frame, crisp white bedding, and then used a fun curtain to introduce some splashes of cobalt blue and red to the mix.

10 Mint Green

In this living room designed by Thomas Jayne and William Cullum, mint green fills the space with a fresh, invigorating mood. The red and blue introduce more depth and intensity to the light mint green paint.

11 Pale Peach

A mix of layered muted yellows, greens, and pinks blend well in this eclectic bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier. The blue coverlet ensures that the color scheme doesn't look too matchy-matchy and formulaic, and the pink pieces's peachy undertones compliment the yellow armchair.

12 Red and Gray-Brown

Kim Alexandruik's motto is to "go for impact." Use an entry or hallway as an excuse to play with unusual seating and colorful artwork that may be harder to integrate into other rooms. Her color of choice is a "putty-colored gray, with a hint of pink and lavender. Not too light, so it doesn't go vapid," says Aleandruik. Use this hallway designed by Mally Skok, which incorporate grey-brown, red and several shades of blue, as inspiration.

13 Burnt Orage

If you weren't sure you wanted to use blue in your bedroom before, you probably do now. ETC.etera gave the classic blue and white toile a new life by mixing it with cheeky faux molding walls and a geometric burnt orange pillow.

14 Tangerine

The country-style terracotta tiles are given a modern update in this kitchen designed by Dries Otten with a playful bright orange backsplash and sky blue cabinetry. Sky blue and bright tangerine sit opposite one another the color wheel, and here's how the combo plays out in a fun, well-designed kitchen.

Hadley Mendelsohn Senior Editor Hadley Mendelsohn is House Beautiful's senior editor, and when she's not busy obsessing over all things decor-related, you can find her scouring vintage stores, reading, or stumbling about because she probably lost her glasses again.

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Colors That Go With Simply Aqua Blue

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