By Leanne
Are you looking for a colour for your room that can brighten up your space or make you feel relaxed? Duck Egg Blue might be the one for you! This colour is great for any room in the home, particularly living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. However, not all Duck Egg Blues are the same, therefore we have created this guide to help you in choosing the right shade, as well as accent colours to match!
What colour is duck egg blue?
Duck Egg Blue is a soft blue colour with green and grey. This colour can be difficult to choose from, as many variations of ‘Duck Egg’ paints are available. It ranges from more vibrant blue to muted blue, as well as paint colours that lean towards more green or grey. Check out the infographic below, highlighting some of the ‘Duck Egg’ paint colours available from various brands.
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- Crown Duck Egg – £28
- Rust-Oleum Duck Egg Blue – £22
- Laura Ashley Duck Egg – £38
- Annie Sloan Duck Egg Blue – £27
- Farrow & Ball Ancona Blue – £33
- Frenchic Mother Duck Egg Blue – £42.95
- Dulux Macaroon Mint – £20
- Coat Free Range – £34
- ECOS Paints Egg Blue – $43.55
- Johnstone’s New Duck Egg – £16
- Dunelm Duck Egg – £20
- Next Light Duck Egg – £20
Duck egg blue origin and it’s history in interior design
The term “duck egg blue” comes from the natural colour of some duck eggs, specifically those laid by certain breeds like the Indian Runner or the Khaki Campbell. These eggs have a beautiful, light blue-green shell that inspired the colour’s name.
Duck egg blue has been a popular choice in interior design and fashion for many years. Historically, it was used in the Georgian and Victorian eras in the UK, where it added a touch of elegance and refinement to homes. Its soothing quality made it ideal for bedrooms and living spaces.
Why choose duck egg blue in your home?
How duck egg blue can impact your mood in your home
As discussed earlier in this article, duck egg blue is a blue with green and grey. Blue is a calming colour associated with the ocean and the sky, making us think of nature and relaxing us.
Green is a balancing colour that soothes the eyes, which makes it a good pairing with green. However, grey can be considered a low-mood colour for some, and when mixed with blue, it can make it feel cold and have a less calming effect.
Therefore, it’s important to consider the many shades, tints and tones of duck egg blue before painting your room.
What rooms are best for using duck egg blue?
Discover the rooms that have used duck egg blue paint below for inspiration!
Living Room
Blue and grey are a match colour made in heaven for living rooms. They are both relaxing colours that pair well together. If you’re thinking of incorporating duck egg blue into your living space, but you’re not sure how consider the design above that adds duck egg blue decor to a grey living room for a subtle look that is timeless and elegant.
Add a touch of costal luxury to your living room with duck egg blue decor and furnishings. Jo, from @coastalhomelove shows us above how adding a light coloured sofa can brighten up a room. Style with joyful colours such as yellow and green to keep the nature theme running through your space.
Bedroom
Add a fresh look to your bedroom by using a light duck egg blue on your walls. This colour can pop when paired with grey and white.
White and brown is also another lovely colour scheme to incorporate with duck egg blue. This lovely bedroom above showcases how colour drenching your space with duck egg blue can create a relaxing haven. To keep it fresh, consider using white bedsheets and decor to give a bold contrast against this calming blue colour.
Duck egg blue was used throughout the Victorian and Georgian eras, which gave it a luxurious association. We love this design above which makes us feel like we have stepped back in time, but with a modern classic twist. Pairing duck egg blue with warm woods and mustard shades keeps the room bright and warm.
Hallway
Transform a dark hallway by using duck egg blue to lighten dark and narrow spaces, just like this design above. To keep the colour feeling light, pair with warm flooring for a cozy aesthetic. We love what Ange has done here, by combining wallpaper on the bottom half of the walls to give extra height and visual interest to a narrow hallway.
What colours go with duck egg blue?
Explore our colour swatches below, which we created to inspire you on accent colours with duck egg blue paints.
Colours that go with Crown Duck Egg
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Colours that go with Mother Duck Frenchic
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Colours that go with ECOS Egg Blue
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Colours that go with Dunelm Duck Egg Blue
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Conclusion – How will you style your sanctuary?
There you have it, everything you need to know about Duck Egg Blue before you start on your decorating project. The question we leave you with now is: Which shade of Duck Egg will you use and what colours will you pair it with? We would love to know how you’ve styled your home in this paint colour. Reach out to us on Instagram and tag us in your photos or send us a DM here.