most winter palettes try way too hard. they lean into the sugary holiday vibes, the peppermint lattes, the pinterest-perfect hygge fantasy. this one isn’t doing any of that. this palette is winter in its truest form.
the kind where the air bites back, the sky is crystal blue, and the world looks like it finally learned how to shut up and sit still.
in other words, it’s the winter palette for people who want their home to look intentional instead of seasonal aisle chaos.
the four colors? deep blue, soft periwinkle, misty ice blue, and winter white. together they hit that perfect mix of cool, clean and quietly dramatic. the visual equivalent of walking across frozen lake ice that could crack at any moment, but in a good way.
meet the colors that make winter look expensive
deep blue (#004681)
this is your anchor. the grown-up in the room. the color that says “yes, i have taste” without making a speech about it. it’s bold enough to stand out in photos and rich enough to make everything around it look more intentional.
sherwin-williams honorable blue sw 6811 is the closest paint match and it behaves exactly like you want an anchor color to behave: confident, not needy.
periwinkle fog (#9ba9d0)
this is your soft power shade. it’s blue with a lavender whisper, which makes it feel wintery without getting into frozen musical territory. it’s a relaxing backdrop that quietly elevates everything around it.
think Sherwin‑Williams “north star” (SW 6246). surprisingly versatile. unfairly ignored.
misty ice blue (#d5e8f2)
this one is basically frozen air in paint form. calming, cool, and stupidly flattering in natural light. sherwin-williams ice cube sw 6252 is your best paint match. use this tone when you want your home to feel bigger, cleaner, and strangely more expensive.
winter white (#f6f5fa)
this is the cleanest, quietest winter white without going full sterile laboratory. sherwin-williams snowbound sw 7004 lands squarely in this territory.
it’s what happens when white stops trying to be warm and cozy and just commits to being crisp. the good kind of crisp.
why this palette hits harder than other winter color schemes
the magic of this palette isn’t the colors individually. it’s the way they stack. these tones have a few things going for them that make them an unfair advantage in home design and on pinterest.
1. it’s clean without being boring
a lot of winter palettes rely on red, pine green and glitter like they’re afraid you’ll forget what month it is. this one is simple, minimal, timeless and it looks good long after the holidays have packed their bags.
2. it photographs insanely well
pinterest is a battlefield. you scroll at hyper-speed. this palette stops thumbs because icy blues feel fresh when everything else is red, gold, beige and “neutral home blogger #52.”
3. it instantly creates visual calm
cool tones drop your blood pressure on sight. they make your home feel more organized, even if the laundry situation says otherwise.
4. it’s easy to mix with what you already own
wood, greenery, black hardware, warm metallics, rattan, stone… these colors get along with almost everything.
how to use this palette in your home like someone who knows exactly what they’re doing
here’s where most people screw up. they find a pretty palette, throw a pillow at the couch and call it a day. you’re going to do better.
use deep blue as the anchor
this is your feature wall color, your entryway moment, your dramatic built-in paint choice. use sparingly but with confidence. think: accent cabinets, a bedroom wall behind your headboard, or oversized artwork frames.
let periwinkle do the soft work
use it on throw blankets, vases, ceramic pieces, kitchen towels, lamp bases or a bathroom vanity. it softens the palette without weakening it.
let misty ice blue expand your space
this is your wall color if you want a clean, spa-like foundation. it also works beautifully for table linens, curtains and bedding.
winter white ties everything together
use it for trim, doors, furniture pieces, frames and any spot where you want the other colors to pop without looking harsh.
matching the palette to real paint like a professional who pretends they don’t care
people hear “color palette” and immediately panic about matching paint. relax. i already did the work. here are your closest real-world matches so you can walk into a paint store like you own the place.
deep blue
sherwin-williams honorable blue sw 6811
benjamin moore symphony blue 2060-10
behr admiral blue mq5-54
periwinkle blue-lavender
behr periwinkle dream m550-1 (might not be available any longer)
benjamin moore iced lavender 1392
sherwin-williams north star sw 6246
misty ice blue
sherwin-williams ice cube sw 6252
benjamin moore winter ice 2133-70
behr frost w-b-710
winter white
sherwin-williams snowbound sw 7004
benjamin moore white heaven 2068-70
behr bit of sugar pr-w14
grab peel-and-stick samples if commitment scares you. they’re cheap and let you see the color during the day, at night and in the weird yellow lighting your builder thought was a good idea.
decor items that make this palette look intentional instead of accidental
you don’t need to redecorate your entire house. just pick items that echo the palette so the whole space feels designed.
textiles
chunky knit throws in periwinkle
linen curtains in misty ice blue
deep blue velvet cushions for contrast
ceramics and glass
frosted glass jars
icy-toned vases
matte white mugs and plates that make everything look curated
furniture
winter white side tables
misty blue ottomans
natural wood to break up the cool tones
accessories
blue-toned artwork
white candle holders
periwinkle planters that somehow make plants look more alive
Davin is a jack-of-all-trades but has professional training and experience in various home and garden subjects. He leans on other experts when needed and edits and fact-checks all articles. Also an aspiring cook we he researches and tries all kinds of different food recipes and shares what works best.