Marine Blue Washes Ashore
Straight from the ocean waves, this deep, dramatic blue makes a perfect partner for landlocked interiors
As its name implies, marine blue is drawn from naval uniforms and ocean depths, and it's a cornerstone of the classic coastal palette. Yet this soulful, satisfying color — a warm shade with the barest undercurrent of green — looks even fresher away from the sea.
Like a well-cut blazer, marine blue is versatile, handsome and always in good taste, whether it takes the form of Hollywood Regency glamour or eclectic chic. Check out the vastly different personalities it adopts in the spaces below.
Like a well-cut blazer, marine blue is versatile, handsome and always in good taste, whether it takes the form of Hollywood Regency glamour or eclectic chic. Check out the vastly different personalities it adopts in the spaces below.
A delightful marine-blue background adds richness and depth to this recessed shelving. It complements the red-orange wall in the adjacent living area perfectly.
Marine blue accents help to ground the bold reds in this bedroom. Although this home sits on the California coast, the look would be just as appropriate for a Chicago pied-à-terre or a suburban ranch in Raleigh.
This ranks up there with my all-time favorite photos on Houzz. The blue velvet glows in the light bouncing off the white walls and the antiqued mirror, its tones shifting between marine and navy and indigo for a quietly stunning effect.
Although this bath would feel on point in a coastal home, swapping out the artwork would push it in a more traditional direction. The copper sink picks up the warm undertones in the blue cabinet finish and represents a subtle take on the classic pairing of orange and blue.
Nuanced, striated blue tiles in a pattern of interlocking ovals give this transitional bath a beautiful impression of movement and flow.
The time-honored blue and yellow color palette gets a sophisticated spin with a butter-hued sofa and intense marine blue on the walls and ottoman.
Under a cloak of luminous blue tile, this tub area shimmers like the sea.
Benjamin Moore Marine Blue 2059-10 Paint
Rich and complex, this blue would be ideal for a study, a powder bath, a boudoir or a dining room. Add a coat of lacquer to give it a high-wattage gleam.
Large Color-Tipped Cutting Board
Dipped in a marine-blue wash, this cutting board goes from workhorse to work of art. It's almost too pretty to mar with knife marks — I'd hang it on a kitchen wall instead.
Robert Abbey Triple Gourd Table Lamp, Marine Blue
A classic lamp base profile gets an update in vivid marine blue.
Santorini Print, Marine
Indoor-outdoor fabrics such as this one work beautifully in breakfast areas and dining rooms — they resist spilled food and sticky fingers. I could see this on bar stools or simple chairs in a kitchen with kelly-green cabinetry for a burst of preppy panache.
Royal Crown Derby Grenville Place Setting
Mix in a few pieces of this delicate china pattern to elevate a collection of basic porcelain.
Handmade High-Gloss Lacquer Ice Bucket by Rita Konig, Blue Marine
This showstopping ice bucket deserves a spot front and center on the bar cart or buffet.
Ironwork Trellis Dhurrie Rug, Cobalt Blue and Ivory
Where wouldn't this versatile dhurrie work? Use it to anchor a living room, jazz up a hallway, loosen up a formal dining space or warm a guest suite.
Iron/Tones Smart Divide Top-Mount or Undermount Sink
Part of a limited-edition line of Jonathan Adler colors, this sink would draw the eye like a magnet in a pristine white kitchen.