Charcoal Blue Paint Colours

If you know your way around a contemporary colour palette, you’ve probably heard of charcoal blue before. As the name suggests, this stylish colour family combines the best qualities of dark grey and blue.

It’s a premium alternative to standard hues like navy and can be used just as widely as its more popular colour counterpart. If you’re looking for the perfect shade to use as wall paint and ceilings in a contemporary home, charcoal blue is the ideal choice. 

Are you looking for a paint colour that offers superb durability and unbeatable coverage? If lighter tones aren’t cutting it, now’s the time to embrace the appeal of charcoal blue.

Looking to experiment with this enchanting colour? At Tikkurila, you’ll find an extensive range of low-VOC charcoal blue paints. Why not explore the full collection today and order a test pot or two with next working day delivery.

Our Top Charcoal Blue Shades

Eager to discover what all the fuss is about? Below, we’ve picked out some of our finest charcoal blue shades. As wella s being low in volatile organic compounds, our air-friendly paint supplies can be touch dry in as little as 1-2 hours, making them perfect for last-minute makeovers. 

Whether you’re planning on overhauling an entire room or just want to create a dramatic feature wall, charcoal blue is an easy colour choice. In a contemporary interior, a shade like Petrol S491 will work well. This dark cadet blue can be used in place of navy or more conventional charcoal hues. What’s more, it’s just as versatile, pairing well with neutral shades, pure whites, and grey-infused tones. 

Looking for something that leans closer to blue than grey? Try Tvt Q447. This medium hue will appeal to anyone looking for a dramatic alternative to standard navy. As it’s a little bit lighter than some of our other options, it’s a perfect choice for smaller spaces. What’s more, it can be used liberally as an all-wall colour. 

If your interiors already have a lot of grey or metallic elements, it’s worth choosing a paint colour that’s closer to blue than grey. A shade like Tvt Q446 is a great choice. Perfect for kitchens with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, this grey-infused blue also pairs well with natural materials like dark oak and walnut. It’s also easy to balance alongside other colours. Almost any neutral, grey or blue hue will work perfectly alongside it. 

Colour Schemes Using Charcoal Blues

Keen to decorate with charcoal blue, but struggling to contextualise it alongside other colours? To make your life easier, we’ve put together a few winning colour schemes you can try. 

When in doubt, it’s best to stick to tried-and-tested complementary colours when decorating with charcoal blue. Anything that works well with icy tones should go down well here.

Start with a dark cadet blue like Petrol S491. Regardless of whether you’re using it as an all-wall colour or saving it for a feature wall, you’ll need to think carefully when balancing out its intensity with accent colours.

A chalky mint like Salvador Sky will always work beautifully alongside a richer blue or charcoal-infused shade. You can even use it in place of white when painting ceilings or room details.

If you are looking for a more traditional final flourish, go with a pure white like Paper F497. This refreshing neutral is just the ticket for sprucing up room mouldings, internal doors and more.

Charcoal blue can also be used well in a more contemporary home. Whether you prefer minimalism or are open to the idea of adding a spray of sophistication to your spaces, make charcoal blue the anchor for your colour scheme.

Start with a cadet blue like Petrol S491. Although dark, this colour is rich and alluring, making it perfect as a primary or all-wall colour. 

In smaller spaces, a shade like this is going to need something to balance it out. Rather than reach for uninspired white, go with a more elegant alternative like greige instead. Need some suggestions? Batiste G487 will always go down well. Subtle and stylish, it’ll work exceptionally well alongside the bolder, more intense pigment of charcoal blue.

Although charcoal blue can prove effective alongside a single accent colour, there’s no reason why you can’t play around with multiple shades. Start with an eye-catching charcoal blue like Petrol S491 when painting feature walls or an entire room, then start introducing more subtle notes. 

Sage green is a particularly good choice alongside charcoal blue. Rather than go with a washed-out hue, try a medium tone like Serpentine V447 instead. 

Searching for a stylish alternative to off-white for those little details? Ditch your go-to gloss and try Gardenia F309 instead. This easy going shade is the perfect balance of yellow and white, with both hues working nicely alongside grey and blue.