Blue Car Paint and Wrap Ideas: From Kingfisher to Midnight

Blue is the most versatile "color" color. It can be sporty, luxurious, retro or futuristic depending on the shade and finish. Here's a tour of the blues that work best on cars.

Bright and sporty

Kingfisher and electric metallic blue

Vivid metallic blues that look great on hot hatches and sports cars. Pair with black or bronze wheels.

Rally blue

Strong, saturated blue with motorsport associations; perfect with gold wheels on rally-inspired builds. See rally car style.

Dark and elegant

Midnight blue and navy

Nearly black in the shade, rich blue in the sun. Classy on luxury sedans and grand tourers; see luxury sedan mods.

Deep ocean teal

Blue-green that changes with light. Sophisticated and unusual.

Soft and retro

Baby blue and pastel blue

Playful and retro, ideal for classics, restomods and small cars; see restomod cars.

Steel blue / blue-grey

Muted and modern, a cousin of solid greys.

Finish and wheel pairings

Why blue is a safe bold color

Blue is distinctive but widely liked, making it a good choice if you want color without hurting resale; see best car colors for resale.

Try blues on your car

CarForge's Apply Color includes kingfisher blue and deep ocean teal. Compare them on a photo of your car with the before/after slider. More shades in car wrap colors.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular blue car color?

Dark metallic blues are common on everyday cars; bright metallic blues are popular on sports and performance models.

What color wheels go with a blue car?

Black, bronze, gold, silver and white all work depending on the shade. Gold and bronze are especially popular with bright blues.

Is a blue wrap hard to maintain?

Mid and bright blues hide dust reasonably well; very dark blues show swirls like black.

Does blue look good in matte?

Yes, especially muted and dark blues, though matte requires more careful washing.