Slate Blue Paint Color Ideas Now

With moody toned rooms still all the rage, I am asked daily about the perfect slate blue paint color. Since I personally don’t use it often, it was fun to look into how talented designers incorporate it into projects. I noticed the color is a favorite for heritage and traditional styled interiors, but it can also feel natural in a European country style kitchen.

Slate Blue Paint Color Ideas

Make sure to visit my Pinterest boards with paint color ideas too! FB followers have gone gaga for the slate color of the built-ins in this great room (above) and want to know the exact color. Until we know (and it could very well be custom), here are some possibilities.

Benjamin Moore KNOXVILLE GRAY HC-160

The brand calls this color an alluring blue-green with a heavy dose of gray.

What is the light reflectance value of Knoxville Gray?

15.68. That means, about 16% of light will get reflected back into the room…not a shy color!

BM likes Simply White, Cloud White, and Greenmount Silk as accent colors with it.

Like the color but looking for more subtle iterations of it?

Benjamin Moore suggests Silvery Moon, Winter Solstice, Adagio, Brewster Gray, and Gray Pinstripe.

Similar to Knoxville Gray but with more blue undertones than green ones?

Benjamin Moore BLUE SPRUCE.

Bear in mind if you are using it in a kitchen, it will be perceived differently depending on the amount of natural light coming in.

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Benjamin Moore NORMANDY 2129-40

Searching for a deep distinguished shade of blue-gray with endless adaptability?

Maybe NORMANDY will tingle your jingles.

It isn’t as dark as Knoxville Gray (above) or Charlotte Slate (below) with its LRV (light reflectance value) of 21.73.

Benjamin Moore likes Marilyn’s Dress and White Heron for flattering accents with Normandy.

It is less blue than Alfresco and less gray than Stillwater.

For a slightly more subtle slate but still similar, peek at Black Pepper.

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Benjamin Moore CHARLOTTE SLATE

What is this SLATE paint color like?

This paint color is also known as Providence Blue 1636. With a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.09, it’s a deep rich blue-gray.

The color is part of America’s Colors from Benjamin Moore (a concise collection of soft neutrals features a snapshot in color of America’s most popular, well-traveled regions).

Geographically inspired with tones that are welcoming, this collection features sophisticated colors ranging from the pale grays of America’s beautiful coastlines to rich, clay earthtones of the Southwest desert.

In fact, doesn’t Charlotte Slate look incredible with warm wood tones and terracottas you see in the Southwest?

Above, see Charlotte Slate washed out from the sunlight on this exterior door.

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Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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