Oval Room Blue

Oval Room Blue’s heritage mood

Oval Room Blue feels like a colour lifted straight from Georgian panelling. It has enough green to keep it grounded, enough grey to stop it feeling coastal, and enough pigment to make cornicing and plaster stand out. Sunlight softens it to a muted teal; lamplight deepens it to a dramatic blue that flatters brass and timber.

Use it in dining rooms, entryways, or media rooms when you want a sophisticated envelope. Pair with Light Blue on ceilings or Pigeon on cabinetry for tonal variety without losing the heritage feel.

Testing dupes and finishes

When comparing alternatives, paint a large board and lean it both vertically and horizontally—the way the pigment dries on cabinet doors versus walls matters. You’re looking for a dupe that stays moody without slipping teal. Test it next to hardware, stone, and fabrics under cool and warm light; Oval Room Blue should feel calm, never neon.

For joinery, choose durable satin or specialist cabinet paints; for walls, estate emulsion or dead-flat keeps the finish soft. If you’re pairing with deeper shades like Hague Blue, match sheen levels so transitions feel intentional.

Where Oval Room Blue excels

Beyond formal rooms, this colour brings depth to built-in bookcases, pocket doors, and stair spindles. It also suits compact spaces like cloakrooms or bar nooks where you want drama. The trade-off: darker tones highlight brush marks, so prep thoroughly, use high-quality rollers, and keep a wet edge. Finish the scheme with antique mirrors, patinated metals, and tactile textiles; Oval Room Blue will provide the timeless backdrop that lets those layers shine.