Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue Review & Inspiration

The Undertones of Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue

Although its name may conjure up images of bright sky blues, Palladian Blue’s undertones actually tend to lean more towards green than blue. It has hints of soft gray that are more subtle than some of Benjamin Moore’s more “muddy” blue-greens like Beach Glass, With a medium-range light reflectance value of 60, Palladian Blue’s gray tones are more likely to come through more in a room with less natural light, while it’s brightness and color saturation will hold the more light there is in space.

The blue or green undertones will also vary in dominance depending on the lighting situation. Natural light in north-facing rooms or afternoon light in east-facing rooms will pull out the cool blues, while warm south-facing and west-facing rooms are more likely to pull out the warm green tones. Your interior design scheme and decorative features can also highlight one undertone more than the other.

Inspiration for a Palladian Blue Color Scheme

Palladian Blue's bright tones especially shine through in a room that gets a lot of natural light. From modern apartments to coastal cottages, its cool, serene hue makes this a popular paint color for bedrooms where relaxation reigns. In this guest bedroom, it provides balance to the earthy, natural textures of decor:

Bedroom with Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue HC-144 wall paint and Atrium White Trim

Bedroom in Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue HC-144 with bright white fireplace and accents

Palladian Blue’s coastal tones add a soothing, spa effect to make this master bath a peaceful haven after a long day:

Bathroom with Benjamin Moore Aura Bath & Spa Matte Finish in Palladian Blue HC-144 and White Trim

A laundry room feels fresh and bright with Palladian Blue cabinetry paired with soft gray walls and white trim:

Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue HC-144 laundry room with gray walls and white trim and ceiling

Use it to bring an oasis of calm to your home office and revel in its subtle changes throughout the day.

Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue HC-144 walls accented with warm white paint trim and a nook

Against warm wood tones and an adjacent off-white kitchen, a hint of turquoise blue tones come through in Palladian Blue.

Small kitchen with dining room wall in Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue

Don’t sleep on this gorgeous coastal color for your home exterior! Palladian Blue makes a show-stopping front door:

Front door in Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior Palladian Blue HC-144

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What Colors Go Best with Palladian Blue?

Palladian Blue’s versatility makes it a dream color around which to build a design palette.

Pair it with warm, beachy greiges and off-whites like Balboa Mist and Moonshine for the makings of a cozy, coastal cottage. Trim it with the soft white of White Dove in an open-concept floor plan for a cheerful, breezy scheme. Or contrast it with accents of dark gray, pink, and jeweled blue-greens for some metropolitan flare.

Benjamin Moore Palladian Blue color palette with companion and complementary colors

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Benjamin Moore blue-greens: Palladian Blue vs. Woodlawn Blue vs. Wythe Blue

Benjamin Moore offers a rich variety of mid to light blue-greens so you can find the perfect fit for your space and lighting. Woodlawn Blue is very similar in tonal value to Palladian Blue, with both paint colors featuring an LRV of 60. However, its undertones are just a hint more gray-blue than Palladian Blue. Wythe Blue, on the other hand, offers deeper green undertones and more saturation with an LRV of 48.18.

If these paint colors look too deep in your home, you may want to try a wall color that has stronger gray undertones for more neutrality. Check out Beach Glass and Quiet Moments for a couple of Benjamin Moore options that lean more towards blue-gray paint.

Buy a Palladian Blue Benjamin Moore Paint Sample

Blue paint colors are susceptible to shifts in an undertone that could make them appear cooler or warmer depending on the lighting conditions and time of day. We recommend testing a sample of Palladian Blue and any other options you’re considering before deciding on your final choice.

One of our designers’ favorite tips for an easy way to test paint swatches on multiple walls in your house, is to paint a large poster board using a Benjamin Moore Paint Color Sample and move it around the room to observe the color on different walls and in different lighting conditions.

Once you’ve settled on your color choice and are ready to order your paint, come back here to check our Interior Paint Guide to help you find the right sheen and product for your home!