What is the best blue paint for walls?

The best blue paint depends on light and undertone. Pale blue paint, such as sky blue paint or powder blue paint, keeps bright rooms feeling open. In lower light, a blue grey paint or warmer tone avoids a cold look. For impact, navy blue paint or indigo wall paint works well on a feature wall. Always test a blue paint sample pot across different walls.

What colours go with blue paint?

Blue works well with warm whites, soft greys, and natural materials. For a calm scheme, pair blue paint with off-white and beige. For contrast, use crisp white or darker tones. Accents such as terracotta, blush, or mustard add warmth. Blue also pairs well with green tones like sage or olive. Match undertones to keep the scheme balanced.

Is blue paint a good colour for a bedroom?

Yes. Blue paint for bedroom spaces is widely used because it feels calm and settled. Pale blue paint creates a lighter feel, while mid-tones add warmth. Deep navy blue paint can feel more enclosed and works best with softer lighting and layered textures.

Pigeon (25)

£34.00

5 reviews

By Farrow & Ball

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750ml 2.5L 5L Sample Pot

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Pigeon is a deep yet soft blue-grey shade inspired by – what else? – the head and neck plumage of the humble pigeon. It's the ideal alternative to a truer grey such as Mole's Breath in spaces where a little more softness or warmth is needed, and it looks fantastic paired with pale grey Dimpse.

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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 5 reviews.

I chose Pigeon from Farrow and Ball in the Exterior Eggshell to paint my garden shed and a bench. The colour looks fabulous against all the green tones in the garden. I love it!

Jackie G. 5/5 Verified September 5, 2026

Pigeon (25)

Pigeon by farrow and ball- great paint, goes on the wall lovely, barely needed to coats. All white by farrow and ball- Also great paint, both in dead flat finish, the all white is particularly good if you don't want an 80's gloss finish. Looks clean, fabulous for painting on woodwork. Also a plus side to farrow and ball paint is that it has virtually no vile paint smell. Would definitely recommend.

Laura A. 5/5 Verified March 28, 2026

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