The Best Power Paint Colors for Your Rooms

Typically tagged as "calm” and "oasis-like,” blue has busted out of its stereotype to become one of the most popular, versatile colors anywhere in the house. Today's blues can be as cool as an ice pack or as warm as a peacoat. TOH's picks are midtones in a range that runs from misty to indigo.

Shown: Sea Tickle by Valspar.
This upbeat shade has a fresh, summery feel. Here, it gives an accent wall of cottage-style paneling a breezy finish, reinforced by light-reflecting white 2 finishes.