The Best Colors That Go With Royal Blue, From Black to Chartreuse

Oxblood and Peach

"Royal Blue is a vibrant, rich color that makes any room feel luxurious," says Stephanie Purzycki, CEO and Creative Director The Finish.

She added a pop of royal blue to this oxblood leather chesterfield sofa with peach walls for a look that feels both nostalgic and unexpected.

Kelly Green

Blue and green are side-by-side on the color wheel, yet kelly green and royal blue are two strong colors that contrast each other in the best way possible. This combo feels both elegant and welcoming.

Chartreuse, Black, and Blush

Royal blue can stand up to bold and eclectic color palettes, including this modern room where a chartreuse bed, graphic black and white wallpaper, and blush drapery look right at home next to a royal blue chair.

Cognac

Cognac is one of the most classic colors to pair with royal blue. Its warmth plays beautifully with and anchors royal blue's cool yet vivid tones.

Red and Pink

"Royal Blue is a classic color with a touch of sophistication. For a bolder look, I love to pair royal blue and red together," says Lindsie Davis, Designer at Blueberry Jones Design. "If red feels too bold, then opt for a lighter tone like pink, to help balance the intensity of the royal blue."

Lime Green and Light Blue

Lime green and light blue are classic accompaniments to royal blue in traditional yet vibrant spaces. This is what you imagine seeing in chic Florida home, where the colors echo the lush, organic colors just outside the window.

Baby Blue

Baby blue and royal blue together make for a palette that's reminiscent of a pool on a hot day. The colors feel clear and invigorating, somehow bridging a serene calm with refreshing energy.

Pink and Light Blue

A vibrant hot pink is a gorgeous foil for these chinoiserie walls with timeless shades of light blue and royal blue. By using a cooler pink, the entire space feels refreshing and vivid.

White and Gold

Royal blue is absolutely classic when set against a crisp white background, especially when it's echoed from the furniture onto Blue Willow plates. Subtle gold details add a bit of warmth.

Orange and Neutrals

Orange is opposite royal blue on the color wheel, so it's one of royal blue's most complementary colors. Adding neutral texture and color helps balance the saturation of the blue and orange.

Coral and Light Blue

An ombre of light blue and royal blue look mesmerizing next to a coral and white wallpaper, giving this room a sophisticated yet beachy look. Coral's warmth brings out royal blue's crisp notes.

Teal and Lime Green

Lime green and royal blue get even more vivid depth with the addition of teal. This color that lands between blue and green creates interest and glamour in a royal blue color palette.

Black and White

Crisp black and white will always be a classic combination to pair with royal blue, especially in a sleek spot like a bathroom. The result is a minimalist look that doesn't feel stark.

Hot Pink, Gray, and Teal

When you decide to go for color, go all in, but add a neutral backdrop to help give the eyes a place to take a break. That was the philosophy in this room, which has a royal blue banquette topped with hot pink leather and teal pillows. A neutral gray tile keeps it balanced.

Gold, White, and Teal

Combining royal blue and teal is a glamorous palette, and classic white and gold add to its polished allure. One of royal blue's most iconic textures is velvet, as seen here.

Violet and Maroon

Royal blue can be an unexpected alternative to navy, especially in a library space where you're used to seeing more muted, dark colors. This deep royal blue is offset by violet and maroon for a look that's surprisingly moody.

Gray and Yellow

A gorgeous royal blue print takes on a youthful, boho-inspired look in this room with a gray color-blocked wall and mustard details. The warmer, quirkier accent colors keep the blue from looking too crisp.

Red and Emerald

Red, emerald, and royal blue are a vibrant trio that looks instantly artful and luxurious. With the emerald in a glossy finish and the royal blue with a classic print, the result is a space that is eclectic yet styled.

Light Blue and Red

Royal blue paired with light blue and red is a classic, preppy look that feels perfect for a child's room. It has that brand new school year feel that's fresh and vibrant.

Mustard, Black, and White

In this unique space, a royal blue wallpaper with a delicate floral is contrasted with a mustard print on drapery and black and white on the rug, showing that more color is better.

Mint Green and Yellow

Mint green is striking when placed next to royal blue in this patterned bathroom. The light quality of the mint is juxtaposed with the depth of the royal blue, creating a combination that pulls you in.

Natural Tan and White

Royal blue is often at its best when it's playing the role of pop of color. In this neutral, boho style space, a royal blue sofa is the one sumptuous color moment.

White and Brown

Royal blue and white is a cool, high contrast look that's a perennial favorite, but adding warm wood furniture creates an element of coziness.

Taupe and Periwinkle

Taupe is a more elevated neutral foil to royal blue, and when it's layered with periwinkle, the result is a space that feels sophisticated and surprising. It's not quite monochromatic, but close, with just enough purple in the periwinkle to set it off from the royal blue.

All the Colors

The beauty of royal blue is its ability to read as a deep neutral in a space where you've included every color under the rainbow from green to yellow to purple to gold to magenta to brown. Its elegance, particularly when done in a fabric like velvet, goes with anything and everything, always adding a rich yet vibrant look.