Farrow & Ball’s most popular blue shades that people can’t get enough off in 2026 – it’s the world's favourite colour for a reason

No matter the trends, blue has consistently been the world’s favourite colour as it’s a shade that evokes feelings of calm and serenity. That’s why decorating with this particular colour is so popular – and if you’re considering painting your walls or accents in your home blue, these are the most popular Farrow & Ball blue paint shades that are worth knowing about.

Farrow & Ball is the authority in the world of paint, colour and interiors – not to mention it’s one of the most popular paint brands, if not the most popular. So turning to some of its most popular paint colours for your blue living room or bedroom ideas wouldn’t go amiss.

I know I started off by saying that blue is the world’s go-to colour at all times, but 2026 especially is all about all things blue – it’s one of the biggest colour trends of the year and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon, especially considering its timeless quality. So without further ado, these are the two blue shades that Farrow & Ball customers have been loving.

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1. Hague Blue

Last year, Hague Blue was one of Farrow & Ball’s bestselling shades. So it’s no surprise that it’s still one of the brand’s most popular blues.

‘Hague Blue is a popular deep, rich navy with green undertones,’ says Michael Rolland, managing director and paint expert at The Paint Shed, a Farrow & Ball stockist. ‘It has a kind of velvety, glamorous touch that makes it feel particularly intimate.’

He adds, ‘You’ll often see it used on woodwork like cabinetry, and on exterior doors – particularly in its gloss finish. Worked against contrasting oranges, greens, and whites, this colour is renowned for helping accents pop.’

2. Lulworth Blue

Soft shades of blue have been especially popular this year, as well as last year when the blue trend was already coming into its own. I myself painted my doors and skirting boards in a light sky blue shade (Lick’s Blue 08, available at B&Q) last year. So if that’s the look you’re after, Farrow & Ball’s popular Lulworth Blue is the one for you.

‘Farrow & Ball’s Lulworth Blue is one of their most loved blues,’ Michael says. ‘It’s a soft mid-blue that’s favoured for its gentleness. This shade was inspired by the sea at Lulworth Cove in Dorset, so it has a kind of easy maritime, oceanic feel, reminiscent of long, sleepy summer days. It’s loved for bringing that feeling of ease home.’

And if you’re a fan of colour drenching - as we here at Ideal Home are - then this is the perfect colour to cover all your walls and other surfaces with.

‘Lulworth Blue is a popular shade for colour drenching – it’s versatile, simple and takes the pressure out of decision-making. It works really well when used across a whole space, especially paired with crisp whites to really lean into that maritime feel. For that reason, it’s often used in bathrooms with white finishes and in bedrooms with white bedding, where it keeps things feeling fresh, calm, and pulled together,’ Michael explains.

Which Farrow & Ball blue is the winner for you? Is it the soft and bright Lulworth Blue or the moody and sophisticated Hague Blue?