Delicate pastel blue walls can even transform modest bedrooms into peaceful and calming retreats that draw you in, and ocean-inspired blue hues are perfect for creating a spa-like bathroom. Multiple shades of blue have been crowned color of the year by esteemed color authorities and paint companies, such as Benjamin Moore, C2 Paint, Sherwin-Williams, and Valspar. For inspiration on the best blue paint colors to choose, we reached out to top designers from all over the world.