Cobalt paint colors
More cobalt shades
3 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Cobalt at every US brand
6 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full cobalt lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Top Kompozit cobalt
2 in deckKompozit's deck has 2 colors that match the cobalt band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About cobalt
Cobalt is the saturated, true blue of medieval stained glass and Delft pottery — named after cobalt-oxide pigment, with a pure, slightly greenish brilliance that reads more vivid than royal and cleaner than sapphire.
Spec cobalt on powder-room walls, lacquered front doors, kitchen islands, and tile backsplashes for jewel-box impact. Pair with white marble, polished brass, walnut, and crisp white trim — Greek-island styling at its sharpest. LRV in the teens means it eats light, so reserve it for sun-filled rooms. Try BM Champion Cobalt or Farrow & Ball Cook's Blue.