9-29-08 pac blue 1.jpgOh, we've been having a love affair with this color lately. We like to think of it as the grown-up version of teal; it's a little bit more staid, but still super-saturated blue with a hint of green. And we are crazy about this combination, as seen on a house in lower Pac Heights...

9-29-08 pac blue 2 .jpgThe gray really grounds the look, allowing the blue to pop without looking out of place alongside the more traditionally-painted houses nearby. We love how modern this color combination is, yet it is not jarring by any means.

9-29-08 pac blue int.jpgAnd here's an example of how the colors translate indoors. The black accents add a moody vibe that we like.

Bottom image: Joanna Henderson