Blue Period
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Blue Period (0690) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#2D5C62
LRV
9.00
Blue Period's Color Strip
Blue Period is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 139 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Blue Period in Real Rooms
Blue Period has a low LRV of 9 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Blue Period can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Blue Period in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Blue Period has a unique ability to make a bedroom feel larger yet more intimate at the same time. By softening the "edges" of the room, the walls seem to move back, while the warmth of the tone makes the bed feel like a safe, protected island in the center of the space.
Blue Period in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Blue Period fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Blue Period encourages conversation. Its calm, grounded presence creates a sense of safety and comfort that allows guests to relax and stay at the table longer, which is the ultimate goal of any well-designed dining area.
Blue Period adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
In walk-in closets or pantries, Blue Period provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Blue Period on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Blue Period in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a farmhouse or traditional kitchen, Blue Period adds a layer of modern relevance. It updates classic cabinetry and apron-front sinks without clashing with the traditional "bones" of the house, offering a bridge between the old and the new.
Blue Period keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Blue Period is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Blue Period brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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