Spotted! A Dramatic Blue Paint We Can't Get Enough Of
A moody, luxurious paint colour from Farrow & Ball has the design world swooning
If Instagram trends and saved photos on Houzz are anything to go by, the design world has a serious colour crush on a particular paint shade right now – Farrow & Ball’s ‘Hague Blue’. Rich, dramatic and luxurious, it’s easy to see the appeal. Farrow & Ball describe the colour as “a deep dark blue” inspired by Dutch woodwork. But up close it’s so much more than that – inky blue at times, near black at others and a tad greenish when the light hits it just so. A true chameleon of blues.
Feast your eyes on these images of the popular colour in action. As you can see, it looks incredible on timber panelling and can make your whites pop like nobody’s business. You can’t buy Farrow & Ball paint in Australia, but it is possible to source similarly beautiful hues – check out Porter’s Paints’ ‘Obsidian’, Dulux’s ‘Maximus’, Murobond’s ‘Boro 2’ from its The Society Inc collection, and ‘Viking’ from the Haymes Interior Expressions range. Tell us… are you tempted to try it?
Feast your eyes on these images of the popular colour in action. As you can see, it looks incredible on timber panelling and can make your whites pop like nobody’s business. You can’t buy Farrow & Ball paint in Australia, but it is possible to source similarly beautiful hues – check out Porter’s Paints’ ‘Obsidian’, Dulux’s ‘Maximus’, Murobond’s ‘Boro 2’ from its The Society Inc collection, and ‘Viking’ from the Haymes Interior Expressions range. Tell us… are you tempted to try it?
A contemporary edge
Painting the base of this island deep navy blue is an inspired touch, adding immediate depth and gravitas to the bright white kitchen.
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Painting the base of this island deep navy blue is an inspired touch, adding immediate depth and gravitas to the bright white kitchen.
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Cosy up
A wintry dream; layering up a medley of blues, from deep navy and ciel to aquamarine, gives this bedroom a warm, cocooning vibe.
A wintry dream; layering up a medley of blues, from deep navy and ciel to aquamarine, gives this bedroom a warm, cocooning vibe.
A classic combination
Blue and white – a timeless pairing that somehow always manages to hit the right note. Here, rich Hague Blue on the walls makes the white paintwork and pale parquet floors pop.
Blue and white – a timeless pairing that somehow always manages to hit the right note. Here, rich Hague Blue on the walls makes the white paintwork and pale parquet floors pop.
Statement storage
With a little forethought even the simplest, everyday items can be turned into an interesting display. Here, dark blue-painted cabinetry combined with open storage transforms firewood into an eye-catching feature.
With a little forethought even the simplest, everyday items can be turned into an interesting display. Here, dark blue-painted cabinetry combined with open storage transforms firewood into an eye-catching feature.
Boho glamour
A dramatic feature wall, an old-school drinks trolley, a well-worn leather armchair… did someone say cocktail hour?
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A dramatic feature wall, an old-school drinks trolley, a well-worn leather armchair… did someone say cocktail hour?
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Modern country
Painting the cabinetry deep navy adds a touch of sophistication to this rustic kitchen. Plus it looks wonderful paired with the pale grey marble splashback and weathered timber floorboards.
Painting the cabinetry deep navy adds a touch of sophistication to this rustic kitchen. Plus it looks wonderful paired with the pale grey marble splashback and weathered timber floorboards.
A pretty vignette
Creating an interesting story with colour, shape and texture is a great way to lift a dull corner of a room. Here, a moody blue backdrop, a retro peacock chair and a pile of sumptuous natural textures tell an intriguing tale.
Creating an interesting story with colour, shape and texture is a great way to lift a dull corner of a room. Here, a moody blue backdrop, a retro peacock chair and a pile of sumptuous natural textures tell an intriguing tale.
Welcome addition
Beautifully designed cabinetry recessed into a corner nook of this family kitchen makes for an unexpected – and very welcome – addition.
Beautifully designed cabinetry recessed into a corner nook of this family kitchen makes for an unexpected – and very welcome – addition.
Tailored style
Deep-blue walls and white wooden trims create a smart, tailored foundation for this master bedroom. The owners have taken the simple and sophisticated look one step further with tonal bedlinen, soft flooring and artwork.
Bedroom styling tricks
Deep-blue walls and white wooden trims create a smart, tailored foundation for this master bedroom. The owners have taken the simple and sophisticated look one step further with tonal bedlinen, soft flooring and artwork.
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Mood setter
Natural light flooding in during the day makes this a delightful spot to enjoy breakfast, while the dark blue wall and moody artwork help set the scene for entertaining come evening.
Natural light flooding in during the day makes this a delightful spot to enjoy breakfast, while the dark blue wall and moody artwork help set the scene for entertaining come evening.
Classic appeal
A pair of traditional white pedestal vanities offset against near-black walls make for a serene and sophisticated setting.
A pair of traditional white pedestal vanities offset against near-black walls make for a serene and sophisticated setting.
Modern magic
Painting this contemporary fireplace in a bold, contrasting shade ensures that it instantly captures your attention.
How to display firewood
Painting this contemporary fireplace in a bold, contrasting shade ensures that it instantly captures your attention.
How to display firewood
All about shape
A deep backdrop can be an effective way to highlight the beautiful, sculptural lines of an object, as evidenced here with the table lamp and orchids.
A deep backdrop can be an effective way to highlight the beautiful, sculptural lines of an object, as evidenced here with the table lamp and orchids.
A bright outlook
The cheery combination of navy and sunny yellow is enough to make us smile.
The cheery combination of navy and sunny yellow is enough to make us smile.
Bathing beauty
Deep blue serves to highlight the curvy lines of this classic clawfoot bath.
Deep blue serves to highlight the curvy lines of this classic clawfoot bath.
Tone on tone
The owners have taken an interesting approach in this family bathroom, opting for a tonal palette that includes moody blue on the upper section of the walls and vanity, and dusty grey-blue glazed tiles on the lower section. A fine gold trim provides an unexpected lift.
The owners have taken an interesting approach in this family bathroom, opting for a tonal palette that includes moody blue on the upper section of the walls and vanity, and dusty grey-blue glazed tiles on the lower section. A fine gold trim provides an unexpected lift.
Clever cladding
Painting the timber cladding deep blue adds textural interest to this cosy living space.
Painting the timber cladding deep blue adds textural interest to this cosy living space.
Attention getter
Paint colours can be a great way to draw the eye where you want it and away from where you don’t; here the deep shade of blue serves to highlight the bright white shelving and pretty display items.
Paint colours can be a great way to draw the eye where you want it and away from where you don’t; here the deep shade of blue serves to highlight the bright white shelving and pretty display items.
Mix and match
Don’t feel the need to paint all your kitchen cabinetry a uniform shade. In fact, choosing a contrasting colour for the island unit, as the owners have done here, can help make it clear the space serves a different purpose as somewhere to gather and dine rather than prep meals.
Don’t feel the need to paint all your kitchen cabinetry a uniform shade. In fact, choosing a contrasting colour for the island unit, as the owners have done here, can help make it clear the space serves a different purpose as somewhere to gather and dine rather than prep meals.
A modern marvel
The bold reds and yellows in these contemporary artworks look striking against deep navy.
The bold reds and yellows in these contemporary artworks look striking against deep navy.
And finally…
The must-have hue sets the scene for relaxation in this chilled-out bedroom. Warm, cosy and inviting, it provides the perfect escape from the busy world outside. What other excuse could you need?
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Do you love this hue? How would you like include it in your home. Tell us in the Comments below.
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The must-have hue sets the scene for relaxation in this chilled-out bedroom. Warm, cosy and inviting, it provides the perfect escape from the busy world outside. What other excuse could you need?
Tell us
Do you love this hue? How would you like include it in your home. Tell us in the Comments below.
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While the ingredients here are decidedly traditional – timber wall panelling, stone-coloured linen and button detailing – the simple set-up and pared-back lines make the space feel surprisingly modern.