Undoubtedly, blue is one of the favorite shades when it comes to the interior wall. However, gaining too much popularity makes these colors become too mainstream and may feel a bit boring, especially for any best-selling shade like sky blue, light blue, royal blue, or navy.
But for any blue lovers out there, don’t worry, there are still some underrated blue shades that can bring an awesome impact as good as any other popular blues – or even better, that have not been widely used. Thus, you can create unique looks that different from any room that uses typical blue. One of our favorites among those potential blue shades is blue-gray, or can also be called dusty blue or bluish gray.
Having strong gray undertones, these blue shades look much more neutral compared to the typical blue. And this not only makes the blue-gray colors feel modern and elegant but also adds a lot of versatility that makes it can easily be integrated with literally any other colors, from neutrals to vibrant or bold ones.
For you who are looking for the perfect blue-gray paint for your home, our designers will share with you some of the best choices based on our experiences using a lot of different blue-gray paint colors in our interior design projects. To help you make your decision easier, we categorize the colors into three different categories, light blue gray, medium blue-gray, and dark blue-gray. And here they are :
Best Light Blue Gray Paint Colors for 2023
Best Light Blue Gray Paint from Sherwin Williams
Upward by Sherwin Williams
If you are looking for a perfect light blue gray paint from Sherwin Williams, then this is our highly recommended option.
This paint elevates the typical light blue into a more modern and elegant look, while still keeping its calm and tranquil vibe.
North Star by Sherwin Williams
This paint combines strong light gray undertones with light blue, making it looks like light gray shades with a hint of blue.
These unique characteristics make this paint can be a perfect alternative to any typical light gray that comes with a bit more colorful and richer appearance.
Best Light Blue Gray Paint by Benjamin Moore
Nimbus Gray by Benjamin Moore
If you prefer any light bluish gray paint from Benjamin Moore, then this can be worth trying. The nimbus gray may not be as bright as other options but is still light enough to be used inside any space, even in a dark room.
Comes with a perfectly balanced mix of light blue and gray, nimbus gray provides enough neutrality while still spreading the gorgeous blue hues to create a calming and serene interior.
Iced Slate by Benjamin Moore
This color can be a perfect choice for any Scandinavian or nordic style interior. Its soothing looks remind us of the northern atmosphere, evoking a cool, pure blue that is wrapped in a stylish appearance.
Best Light Blue Gray Paint by Behr
Light Drizzle by Behr
Bringing a soft blue sky with an elegant twist. This light drizzle is one of the most popular blue shades from Behr.
With an inviting yet soft look, the light drizzle can be a perfect wall paint option for any room where you want to spend a lot of time relaxing and chilling with your family, like the living room.
Intercoastal Gray by Behr
An elegant light gray with hints of blue. The intercoastal gray brings modern looks that often lacking in most blue shades, thus it can be a perfect option if you want to create a modern contemporary interior.
And since it’s only spread a few hints of light blue, you can easily combine the intercoastal gray painted wall with other blue shades.
Best Medium Blue Gray Paint Colors for 2023
Best Medium Blue Gray Paint by Sherwin Williams
Aleutian
As a soft, medium blue with some warm gray undertones, Aleutian by Sherwin Williams had a perfect amount of richness while still keeping everything simple and sleek. And that’s why this is one of the most popular Sherwin Williams blues in recent years.
This paint can be a perfect choice for any space where you demand a calming and relaxing vibe, while still providing enough richness and modern outlook.
Meditative
For you who are looking for a medium blue gray paint that had a lot of neutrality, then we highly recommend meditative by Sherwin Williams.
Combining a soft, relaxing vibe with a hint of an energetic blue hue, this paint color will create a unique atmosphere wherever it’s used.
Best Medium Blue Gray Paint by Benjamin Moore
Amsterdam
Amsterdam by Benjamin Moore beautifully mixes the modern tones with old elegance, creating a stunning blue-gray color that will remind us of the beauty of the historic capital city of Netherlands.
With a huge amount of neutrality, this paint not only can be used alongside any opposite colors, but it can also work pretty well when combined with different blue shades to create an astonishing monochromatic style interior.
New Hope Gray
This paint color brings a lot of different natural elements together.
The blue hue comes from the reflection of a clear and tranquil river, while the gray undertones are inspired by sleek concrete. This beautiful mix creates a unique color that spread a strong earthy vibe with an elegant modern twist.
Best Medium Blue Gray Paint by Behr
Perfect Landing
If you are looking for a medium blue gray paint that tends to go in a blue direction rather than gray, then this may be a great option for you.
The perfect landing by Behr provides a strong and intense medium blue to make this color not only looks rich but also bright and vibrant, while still neutralize by a few gray undertones. This paint can be a great choice for any small space or any dark room that doesn’t have a lot of neutral light.
Ombre Blue
This is another awesome medium blue-grey paint from Behr. Ombre blue had all of the main essentials for a stunning paint color: it had enough vibrancy thanks to the intense blue hue, and also versatility thanks to the medium gray undertones.
However, for some people, this paint color may look overly cool, so it may need to be warmed up by mixing it with some warm elements like warm furniture or decoration items.
Best Dark Blue Gray Paint Colors for 2023
Best Dark Blue Gray Paint by Sherwin Williams
Indigo Batik
Whether you are looking for dark blue-gray paint for the entire walls or just for an accent, then we highly recommend this indigo batik by Sherwin Williams.
This paint color is an excellent improvement for the typical navy, with more rich and intense blue hues that can avoid your entire space feel overly dark and gloomy.
Distance
For a bit lighter alternatives, you can try this distance by Sherwin Williams. This color mixes a perfectly balanced amount of dark blue with dark gray, creating a totally neutral dark blue-gray.
Thus, even though this color is bold, it can still blend easily with literally any other color, whether it’s bold, light, or even vibrant one.
Best Dark Blue Gray Paint by Benjamin Moore
Gentleman’s Gray
Who says you can’t have a wall with glam, velvety looks just by using perfect paint? Just take a look at the image above, the Gentleman’s gray painted wall looks amazing by spreading a luxurious and glamorous touch, while still keeping the elegance as any blue-gray color should.
To get an even better result, add some brass, metallic, or gold wall decoration items to the gentleman’s gray wall.
Van Deusen Blue
This paint may look very similar to the previous one but comes with a bit different blue shades and a bit more neutral character. Thus, Van Deusen Blue by Benjamin Moore will be a perfect option to become a wall paint for any modern, contemporary interior.
Best Dark Blue Gray Paint by Behr
Skinny Jeans
Stylish yet casual, those are the main attributes of this Skinny Jeans by Behr. Even though this color is not as strong and intense as other dark blue gray choices in this list, it can still stand out elegantly to make a big impact wherever it’s used.
Shipyard
If you are looking for a dark blue gray that had more blue rather than gray, then you can try this stunning paint. Shipyard blue by Behr provides an intense and vibrant dark blue hue that will easily make a statement for your space.
Furthermore, its hint of dark gray undertones keeps everything under control and helps make this color blend easily with any elements around.