Blue paint color
De Nimes

A muted blue with a gray-green edge
De Nimes is a medium blue for living rooms, kitchen cabinets, and exteriors. It works with warm stone, oak, and soft white trim.
- Color family
- Blue
- Undertone
- Gray-green
- Use
- Interior & exterior
- Brand
- Farrow & Ball
Color & light
Color and lighting
De Nimes changes with the light around it.
Temperature
coolIntensity
MutedRGB
- Red
- 116
- Green
- 130
- Blue
- 132
HSL
- Hue
- 188°
- Saturation
- 6%
- Lightness
- 49%
How light can change it
Bright daylight
The blue looks clearer.
Cool or indirect light
It can look deeper and grayer.
Warm evening light
The green undertone becomes easier to see.
Inspiration
Interior and exterior ideas
Interior
See De Nimes in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more.

Living room
Blue-gray walls contrast with the cream sofa and timber lounge chair.

Dining room
Blue-gray paneling frames the round wood table and woven chairs.

Kitchen cabinets
Blue cabinets work with pale counters and a timber worktable.

Bedroom
Blue-gray walls complement white bedding and the patterned blue throw.

Home office
Blue-gray paint frames the wood desk and woven chair.

Bathroom
Blue walls complement the floating wood vanity and white bath.
Exterior
See De Nimes on siding, front doors, trim, and more.

Siding
Blue-gray siding contrasts with pale trim on the coastal cottage.

Front door
The blue-gray door stands out softly against warm stone.

Shutters & trim
Blue shutters add a cool contrast to the pale facade.

Fences & garden structures
Blue-gray fencing backs the timber bench and pale cushions.

Stucco
Blue-gray stucco complements the timber entry and large dark windows.

Garage door
The blue-gray garage door contrasts with its pale surround.
Color pairings
Colors that go with De Nimes
Stone neutrals
Use stony white trim and a warmer beige on nearby cabinets.
- De NimesNo. 299 · Main color
- Shaded WhiteNo. 201 · Second color
- Drop ClothNo. 283 · Accent color
Cream and dark blue
Soft white trim and deeper blue details frame the muted blue walls.
- De NimesNo. 299 · Main color
- PointingNo. 2003 · Second color
- Hague BlueNo. 30 · Accent color
Pink and pale gray
A little plaster pink adds warmth beside pale gray-white.
- De NimesNo. 299 · Main color
- Setting PlasterNo. 231 · Second color
- Strong WhiteNo. 2001 · Accent color
Lighter and darker shades
Related blues and blue-grays from Farrow & Ball
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Frequently Asked Questions
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