Light Blue

Light Blue feels effortless and relaxed

Light Blue blends misty blue with a touch of grey, so it never feels sugary. It’s the colour to reach for in bedrooms, dining nooks, and casual living rooms when you want a coastal nod without leaning thematic. The grey base means it still sits comfortably beside stone, brass, and charcoal accents.

Use it to coat tongue-and-groove panelling, wrap an entire media wall, or highlight bespoke cabinetry. Pair with Borrowed Light ceilings and Oval Room Blue accents for a tonal scheme, then ground the palette with woven pendants, jute rugs, and matte black hardware.

Testing dupes and finishes

Blues shift easily, so paint large sample boards and move them between daylight and lamp light. Light Blue should stay calm and muted; if a sample veers turquoise, keep looking. Washable matt works for walls, while cabinetry or bathroom panelling benefits from eggshell or satin so it can handle moisture and touch.

When transitioning to deeper shades like Oval Room Blue or neutrals like Drop Cloth, keep sheen levels consistent for a cohesive look.

Where Light Blue excels

Think beach-house bedrooms, relaxed kitchens, reading nooks, and even entryways that need a friendly welcome. Style it with striped linens, rattan, and aged brass to keep things approachable, or switch to carrara marble and polished nickel for a more tailored take—the colour adapts to both moods with ease.