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Daring and bewitching, yet serene and reflective, our 2025 color of the year, Cosmic Cobalt, enchants with an otherworldly elegance. When deployed throughout the home, the ultramarine tone takes on different personalities as the hours pass: By day, it’s bright and inviting, whereas it takes on a darker disposition at night that’s both sexy and alluring. As decorator Timothy Corrigan puts it, “It’s difficult to be in a down mood when cobalt is in the room.”
The versatility of Cosmic Cobalt is what makes it a worthy color for your home. It’s utterly dreamy when splashed on the walls of a lounge where guests gather for cocktails before dinner. It awakens dusty drinks tables or bookcases that need a burst of vitality. Pop it on to the ceiling in a mural, and the cobalt shade evokes the constellations and night sky.
There’s a plethora of cobalt paint colors to choose from, but we’ve narrowed down a list of the most stunning blue paint colors that evoke the spirit of Cosmic Cobalt. You’ll find everything from brilliant designer picks that pack a punch to a few unexpected favorites that speak to Cosmic Cobalt’s quieter qualities. Here, the 10 best Cosmic Cobalt paint colors.
Blue by Benjamin Moore
Designer Noz Nozawa finds herself gravitating towards cobalt a lot in her design work as the color is “rich, vibrant, full, and almost radiates energy.” One of her favorite paint colors in this shade is Blue by Benjamin Moore, which she even used to paint the exterior of her condo building in San Francisco. The inky blue paint color appears a bit deeper in tone at first glance but changes throughout the day, giving the room both a soulful and serene feeling.
Big Country Blue by Benjamin Moore
At his French chateau, designer Timothy Corrigan incorporated cobalt accents both inside and outside of his home. One of his favorite paint color picks includes Big Country Blue by Benjamin Moore, which leans a bit brighter than other cobalt paint colors. It’s an interesting shade for outdoor garden gates or the trim of a dining pavilion.
Twilight Blue by Benjamin Moore
Twilight Blue by Benjamin Moore, another favorite from Timothy Corrigan, draws inspiration from the night sky, much like our Color of the Year. This expressive shade shines when used all over a powder room, delivering a major design impact, or when lacquered onto the cabinets of a chic home bar or butler’s pantry.
Blue Is the Coolest Color by Backdrop
Yves Klein remains a source of color inspiration for artists and designers due to his vibrant use of cobalt. Bring that iconic shade into your home with Blue Is the Coolest Color by Backdrop. The saturated and vivid hue makes a strong impact when covering the walls or refreshing furniture.
Napoleonic Blue by Annie Sloan
One of Annie Sloan’s favorite colors to work with in client’s houses and her own home is cobalt. She particularly likes the shade Napoleonic Blue from her eponymous paint line, which she often dilutes and uses as a fabric dye. She says the ultramarine color, “would make for a gorgeous table linen, napkins, and chair cushions.”
Frida Blue by Annie Sloan
Annie Sloan also recommends her brand’s Frida Blue paint color as a striking option for interiors. Inspired by Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul in Mexico City, the joyful cobalt shade is made for those looking to dye fabric or paint a little mural on a dated sideboard.
Cook’s Blue by Farrow & Ball
Don’t let the first impression fool you when first look at Farrow and Ball’s Cook’s Blue. While it may appear lighter in the paint can, this seemingly soft shade dries down to a deeply pigmented cobalt when applied on a bookcase or window trim. It’s even a favorite of Mark D. Sikes!
Blue Maize by Farrow & Ball
Inspired by the eye-catching shade of corn found in Mexico, Farrow & Ball’s Blue Maize holds a bit more depth than other cobalt paints, making it a sophisticated and multi-dimension option. It elevates artworks when used as a gallery wall backdrop and gives new life to vintage case goods that need a little makeover.
Smalt by Little Greene
This brilliant blue by Little Greene pays homage to the deep pigment found in cobalt glass. The strong cobalt shade provides the perfect frame, trimming a starry wallpaper or botanical mural. It’s also strong enough to stand on its own in a bathroom or study.
Champion Cobalt by Benjamin Moore
The subtle teal undertone adds an elegant layer to this dark cobalt shade by Benjamin Moore. Champion Cobalt glows in the candlelight of a dinner party when splashed on the room’s wall. It even has a tranquil quality due to the shade’s dimension, making it suitable for a bedroom.
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