Getting the blues isn?t all bad; it can make a dramatic statement in your home Traditionally, blue has represented trust, peace, and loyalty. But when it comes to interiors, blue can bring both drama and flexibility to a room. Designers across the country have turned to deep blues for a statement color that goes well with almost anything else.
Aesthetics aside, color consultant Shannon Kaye thinks that blue still has those comforting connotations. ?Deep, reassuring blues give us a place to feel safe and reconnect with our loved ones in our homes,? she says.
We asked designers to weigh in with their picks for the best dark blue paints.

Nightspot, C2
Interior designer Jon de la Cruz says he has a handful of tried and true colors and considers this inky shade to be one of them. ?The C2 color range has a contemporary freshness to it, and they are my go-to when I am looking for a pop,? he says.
Justin Levesque
(Left and right) Designer Tyler Karu of Landing Design says Steep Cliff Gray, Benjamin Moore is the ?star of the show? in this room.

Steep Cliff Gray, Benjamin Moore
This deep blue-gray acts as a moody neutral in a dining room created by Tyler Karu of Landing Design. ?It's not jarring but it has intense depth,? she says. ?It's a dining room, thus not a room in which we spend an extraordinary amount of time. For dinners and gathering it provides a sense of warmth and comfort. The color is the star of the show, so the rest of the ro...