Cobalt

Steven Hanes has owned this 2007 Cobalt SS since he drove it off the lot new. Over the years he has modified many aspects of the car including swapping the supercharger for a turbo. However in 2012…

It’s time to highlight a long time love of mine. A color that I think is a timeless bold and one worth investing in as it never goes out of…

Cobalt blue is an extremely stable, vibrant shade of blue that results when cobalt salts and aluminum oxide are mixed. Historically popular in glassmaking, pottery, porcelain, and tiles, Cobalt blue was used by famous artists that were attracted to it’s saturated, eye-catching hue. Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, and Maxfield Parrish were all fans of using Cobalt blue in their work. Cobalt blue also has been used historically as a coloring agent in Chinese Porcelain.

We’re seriously crushing on this season’s must-have hue: cobalt blue. Here are 10 ways to add this saturated color into your space.

While there is always a place for familiar neutral palettes on walls, it is often the most unexpected color combinations, like these, that we remember.

Pantone just announced its 2014 color of the year, Dazzling Blue! Click through to see the other 10 colors that designers are using for next spring.

Shop American Cobalt Blue (Mid 1980's) Crystal & Glasses by Fostoria at Replacements, Ltd. Explore new and retired china, crystal, silver, and collectible patterns, plus estate jewelry, tableware accessories, home décor, and more.

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