Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue
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Palladian Blue HC-144 by Benjamin Moore
This is such a pretty colour, isn’t it?
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In this colour review video of Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore, I share:
- The undertone of my featured colour
- Colour comparisons in order to easily see the different colour tones
- Best white paint colours for the trim and ceilings
- Beautiful colour combinations to inspire you for your decorating project
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While I love this colour, I’ve not actually used it yet. Where I would love to specify Palladian Blue for a project would be in a washroom, laundry room or bedroom. This tone is so fresh and serene, you could use it in any room of your home.
Palladian Blue Colour Review Video
Undertones: Blue/Green
This blue-green paint colour may appear more one colour than the other, depending on the lighting and what other decorative elements you pair with it in your interior decorating project.
As you can see below, it’s when we start to look at comparisons to other colours, that it becomes very eye-opening.
Colour Comparisons
Soft Fern 2144-40 & Gossamer Blue 2123-40
It’s only when we compare colours that we can truly understand the tones and whether they lean more one way or another on the colour spectrum.
When I do Colour Consultations in a client’s home, I am always comparing colours so they too can easily see the differences.
When I hold my large paint boards up to a decorative element such as fabrics, wallpaper or subway tile and then swap out one board with another board, it becomes clearer as to which colour will work best.
Best Whites To Pair With Palladian Blue
White Dove OC-17 by Benjamin Moore
You may recall that White Dove is one of my all-time favourite Benjamin Moore paint colours. It was one of the first Colour Reviews I did – read all about it and watch the video here.
If you are interested to learn more about the most popular white paint colour check out the White Dove Perfect Colour Guide.
As one of my go-to colours, I have used White Dove in various design projects. Here it is in a stunning dining room design project.
Oxford White CC-30 by Benjamin Moore
Oxford White is not as creamy as White Dove. It’s a little on the cooler side, but not as cool as the next white we recommend, White Diamond. We used Oxford White in our Burlington client’s kitchen here for their cabinetry colour. Because it’s a cooler white it worked wonderfully with the gorgeous Carrara marble herringbone backsplash.
White Diamond OC-61 by Benjamin Moore
White Diamond is the coolest of these three whites, it sparkles with a hint of blue.
I tend to have around 10 white paint colours that are my best whites for trim and ceilings. You don’t need to see all of the thousands of whites available to you to get the right one. You also do not need to mix two different whites or use only a certain percentage of paint colour to get the one best for you.
I can assure you that the best colour for your project already exists, you just need to know the 5 Steps on how to choose the right paint colour the first time.
Fabulous Colour Combinations
Palladian Blue with Horizon, Tweed Coat & Flint
Horizon OC-53 by Benjamin Moore
Tweed Coat CSP-85 by Benjamin Moore
Flint AF-560 by Benjamin Moore
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All of the colour combinations shown above plus more options for you to choose from are included in my Perfect Colour Palette of Palladian Blue.
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Rachel
| 16 May 2020Yes! I looove Palladian blue, I’ve used it several places. One client painted her living room in her condo this color, another in a different state did her master bath. It’s such a great color! I love the colors you paired it with! Beautiful.
Claire Jefford
| 16 May 2020Rachel thanks for sharing this! I love the idea of this colour in a bathroom or laundry room, but really it would look lovely in any room with the right decor. Cheers for reading!
Lois
| 16 May 2020I love Palladium Blue and SW Sea Salt. The carpet at my previous house was a version of that blue/green combo. It’s such a calming colour.
Claire Jefford
| 16 May 2020Hi Lois! It is so pretty, isn’t it?! Maybe a colour to consider for your bedroom or at least as an accent in decorative accessories… Have a great long weekend and hope to see you soon!
Lora
| 17 May 2020I’ve recently seen where someone used Palladian blue as the ceiling color of their front porch, like an homage to the Haint blue of the south. I adore how it looks!
Claire Jefford
| 18 May 2020Lora I have only just heard of this expression ‘Haint Blue’ used in regards to the South since posting this blog. So interesting you should mention it! I have seen photos as well with the ceiling painted Palladian Blue, so pretty! Thanks for reading and sharing this with us!
Linda Feijo
| 22 May 2020Hi Clair, would palladian blue work well with wythe blue in an adjoining room?
Claire Jefford
| 24 May 2020Hi Linda. Those colours are very similar, Wythe Blue would work in an adjoining room if we are strictly looking at colour combinations. I don’t know what else you have in the space, so just make sure that other accents and furnishings are complementary.
Sharon VanDeVen
| 2 June 2021Hi Clair I am thinking of doing one wall in my bedroom Palladian blue and the other 3 in a soft beige/gray what do you recommend
Claire Jefford
| 16 July 2021Hi Sharon. I mentioned Horizon on the blog as a colour that would coordinate nicely with Palladian Blue by Benjamin Moore. There are also a few other neutrals that I list in my Essential colour guide for this colour. You can get that here if you are interested https://clairejefford.com/product/palladian-blue/
Tracy C Dill
| 12 August 2022I am trying to decide to use Palladian Blue in my primary bathroom. My trim color is Dove White and the adjoining main bath walls are Grey Owl. Thank you for the information.
Claire Jefford
| 12 August 2022Hi Tracy. Your project sounds exciting and colourful! I hope it all works out for you. Happy painting!
Susan
| 27 November 2023What do you think about Palladian Blue as a kitchen cabinet color? With walls Natural LInen – Natural Linen also thorough out the home,
Claire Jefford
| 2 January 2024Hi Susan. Yes, you can use Palladian Blue for your kitchen cabinets, just be sure to repeat that colour elsewhere in your decor. For example, in a window treatment, island stool fabric or wallpaper.
Lori
| 8 January 2024I used Palladian blue in my laundry room and my master bath. I LOVE it! I used white dove for my trim and cabinet color and it looks wonderful. It’s a very welcoming, soft and uplifting color. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a feel good color.
Claire Jefford
| 8 February 2024Thank you for sharing your experience with us of this beautiful colour Lori!