The 8 best shades of light blue for your baby's room

From the gray-blue hue of Benjamin Moore’s Silver Gray to the fresh blue-green of Ocean Air, this collection of blue shades offers gorgeous options to help you set the stage for a picture-perfect space for your baby. Better yet, each of these colors can age up along with your child, as you replace your crib with a bed and your rocking chair with a toy chest. Order peel-and-stick samples of your favorites and find the perfect hue for you and your little one.

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Moonmist

Samples

Starting at $6.95 each
Sherwin-Williams

Tradewind

6218
9”x15”

$6.95

Benjamin Moore

Smoke

2122-40
9”x15”

$6.95

Benjamin Moore

Glass Slipper

1632
9”x15”

$6.95

Benjamin Moore

Ocean Air

2123-50
9”x15”

$6.95

Sherwin-Williams

Lullaby

9136
9”x15”

$6.95

Sherwin-Williams

Moonmist

9144
9”x15”

$6.95

Benjamin Moore

Iceberg

2122-50
9”x15”

$6.95

Benjamin Moore

Silver Gray

2131-60
9”x15”

$6.95

Frequently Asked Questions:

Yes, blue is a timeless color for a nursery, helping create an atmosphere that promotes relaxation and better sleep for the baby. While traditionally associated with boys, soft blues can easily be used in gender-neutral designs, especially when paired with complementary colors like gray, white, or yellow. Blue also pairs beautifully with a wide array of colors, such as creams, greens, and even pinks, making it easy to create a balanced and harmonious nursery.

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