Plunge into the depths of the sea and you will see how colorful it really is. No, I’m not just talking about your typical marine blue colors (though, those are lovely too). Many hues, both bright and soft, can be seen beneath our majestic seas. There’s a whole world out there that’s worth diving into. Discover these underwater colors that you can use to paint your homes.
Star of the Sea
The life of a starfish can sometimes be so enviable. No brains, no taxes to pay. Just a bright orange creature chilling on the seafloor. When a limb gets cut off, they simply regrow them.
Create something unexpected with this intense hue. Though, be careful painting entire walls with this. High-chroma colors are best brought into your home in small touches.
Colors of Coral
Coral reefs in our oceans are undeniably beautiful. They’re also important for marine ecosystems. The ‘rainforests of the sea’ provide shelter and food for many animals living underwater. Protection of our oceans makes us enjoy their color more.
Living Coral was actually Pantone’s Color of the Year last 2019. Now, you can paint your spaces with this color, if it resonates with you, to create personable rooms.
Message in A Bottle
The universe has an amusing way to send a message to someone just walking by the seaside. They pick up a glass bottle washed ashore with a rolled up letter inside. Who sent this? And who were they wishing to send it to? Well, it’s an interesting scenario in the movies. You shouldn’t even throw a bottle into the sea.
People have different opinions on a chartreuse hue as a paint color, but it can really add interest to your spaces with its complexity.
Pearl of the Deep Sea
Pearls are mostly farmed nowadays, with natural pearls being a rare find. These pearls don’t actually form perfect spheres, making their imperfection a point in their beauty.
This soft color looks like the light purple that appears on the iridescence of pearls and their shells. Choosing a desaturated color like this one is always a helpful tip when you want to bring color to your homes, but still have a paint color that’s versatile.
Seashells by the Seashore
Some of the best collectibles are the shells you pick up during a day at the beach. From spirals to scallops, the ocean is diverse in shapes—and even colors! All the lovely gifts from the ocean just makes you want to sing. Look at this stuff. Isn’t it neat?
If you want to incorporate coastal inspirations for your home but with a playful and feminine bend, a soft pink is perfect for your interiors.
Paint Your Home with These Colors from Under the Sea
These colors are from the Boysen Color Palette collection. You can get these mixed as Boysen Permacoat Latex, Boysen Healthy Home or Virtuoso Silk Touch at a Boysen Mix & Match Station.
Our colorful oceans are great inspirations for the choice of paint hues you can bring to your homes. Most of the time, it’s in the name.
Interested in the other paint names in Boysen’s color collections? Check out Boysen Color Stories for witty and entertaining videos inspired by Boysen paint color names. You can also make your own content and get a chance to be featured in the website.
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