Alvin Wayne Interiors

Royal blue is navy blue’s vivid cousin.

It’s a deep hue that’s adjacent to cobalt or azure.

It’s a mesmerizing, bright, rich color that lives up to its royal name.

Royal blue sofa with orange art

Alvin Wayne Interiors

This stunningshade of blueis a favorite of designers for its versatility.

Love the idea of using a blue that doesn’t evoke the blues?

Here are 25 colors that go with royal blue and how to use them in your own home.

Royal blue with peach and oxblood

The Finish

This combo feels both elegant and welcoming.

Cognac

Cognac is one of the most classic colors to pair with royal blue.

Its warmth plays beautifully with and anchors royal blue’s cool yet vivid tones.

Kelly green sofa and sage green walls with royal blue lamp

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Lime Green

Maite Granda

Energize a neutral room with royal blue and lime green accents.

The colors feel clear and invigorating, somehow bridging a serene calm with refreshing energy.

Bubblegum Pink

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Pair bubblegum pink with royal blue for a vibrant mix.

Royal blue velvet chair against black and white wallpaper

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Subtle gold details add a bit of warmth.

Adding neutral texture and color helps balance the saturation of the blue and orange.

Coral’s warmth brings out royal blue’s crisp notes.

Royal blue and cognac

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This color that lands between blue and green creates interest and glamour in a royal blue color palette.

The result is a minimalist look that doesn’t feel stark.

A neutral gray tile keeps it balanced.

Royal blue and red in a powder room

Avery Nicole Photography

One of royal blue’s most iconic textures is velvet, as seen here.

This deep royal blue is offset by violet and maroon for a look that’s surprisingly moody.

The warmer, quirkier accent colors keep the blue from looking too crisp.

bedroom with royal blue and lime green accents

Maite Granda

It has that brand new school year feel that’s fresh and vibrant.

Orange is opposite of blue on thecolor wheel, which makes it the complementary color to blue.

Vibrant colors will bring out dark blue’s intensity.

A nursery with royal blue and baby blue

Creative Tonic Design/Julie Soefer Photography

Try yellow, orange, pink, red, and metallics like gold and silver.

Royal blue and light blue make for a lovely and calmingmonochromatic color palette.

royal blue and pink dining room

Kendall Wilkinson Design

White and blue in breakfast room

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Coral and light blue with royal blue in a bathroom

Avery Nicole Photography

Teal and lime green accents in living room

Creative Tonic Design/Julie Soefer Photography

Royal blue bathroom with black vanity

Alvin Wayne Interiors

Royal blue banquette with coral cushion

Dekay and Tate

Royal blue bench with teal and white pillows

JLA Designs

Masculine study in royal blue

Tyler Karu

Royal blue bedding with gray backdrop

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Royal blue sofa and emerald coffee table

Studio Peake

Royal blue bedding and light blue bed

Studio Peake

Royal blue and mustard and black and white in eclectic room

Avery Nicole Photography

Mint green bathroom with royal blue wallpaper

Studio Peake

ivory and royal blue living room

Erin Williamson Design

White and brown in royal blue bedroom

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Royal blue dining room

Creative Tonic Design/Julie Soefer Photography

An eclectic living room with royal blue chairs

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