Lilac is a pale shade of purple, which has blue undertones running through it. Hence, light blue is a safe color to go alongside lilac. Lilac has links to femininity and florals, which means when used with light blue lilac can change the mood of a room and create a more dainty or pretty feel. Light blue can be used to create a fresh and invigorating feel in a room when paired with zingy apple green. Light blue is a color that helps to balance coral out, with coral lifting light blue, while light blue brings a touch of calm to coral. Tan

Tan is a shade that hovers halfway between brown and beige but can be considered as a variation of either color. It can have orange or yellow undertones, which make it work well with light blue as these are complementary colors to blue. Light blue is a color that is traditionally used to paint the nursery of a baby boy, and therefore can be associated with adolescence. To make a light blue room feel more mature, use gray accents because this will add a modern and sophisticated touch to the space. A coastal-themed room should feel casual and relaxed, and fabrics really help to ensure the right mood is created by adding texture and layers to the room. Cream As lilac is a color named after the flower, it seems that floral prints go hand in hand with this shade. If this type of motif is appealing to you, opt for fabrics featuring lilac flowers or art prints of lilac bouquets. This can further help to define the feel of a room as bright and fresh. White You can also incorporate tan into a color scheme by using tan-colored wooden furniture or flooring, which again will add warmth to the room as wood has the ability to link us to nature and ground our emotions. Pale PinkAvoid cream shades that have too much yellow in them, as these can have a buttery look and will make light blue feel old-fashioned. Instead, choose off-white shades of cream with a touch of brown in them for a more modern take on this neutral color. Navy Blue Lilac and light blue have a lot of similarities. For instance, they both have blue hues, they are both cool colors, and they are both light shades. When using two colors like this which have a lot in common, the room can look flat. To avoid a light blue room feeling too cool or masculine, add accents of pale pink to introduce a pretty aspect to a space. Pink does not need to be frilly or obvious to add femininity and instead can actually bring a sophisticated vibe to a room when used correctly.

Off-white or beige would be a suitable neutral in this color scheme or opt for a dusky pink as an accent shade. Navy blue will bring drama to a light blue room and should be used in small pops, such as navy blue planters or navy blue lamp shades. GrayCherry red contrasts with light blue and bring a feeling of joy and warmth to a space, but be careful not to overdo it. For a light blue room, use peach for accents, such as white cushions with peach patterns printed on or a pale gray rug with peach stripes. While white and light blue work together to make a space feel casual and clean, they can also make a room feel stark or cool, especially in a room that struggles to get a lot of bright natural daylight. In this instance, substitute white with cream, and your results will be a softer and more inviting room.

Use pale pink textures such as faux fur or velvet to enhance the elegance in a light blue room, and add hints of gold or rose gold to highlight the romance of the space. Cherry Red Peach is a pretty shade that is named after the interior flesh of the fruit of the same name. It is a color that includes orange, yellow, and pink hues, which makes it an ideal color to pair with light blue because all of these colors are complementary to blue. Dark charcoal gray with light blue will make for a more moody and elegant room, while pale dove gray with light blue will look fresh and breezy. Apple Green

Light blue is a color that goes well with navy blue, which is a dark shade of blue, to create shade contrast rather than color contrast. Choose a neutral color or an accent color to use alongside these shades to avoid the room from feeling too blue. Use these colors on patterned fabrics for a contemporary style, and introduce a third neutral color such as beige or brown to avoid the intensity of apple green and light blue from feeling overstimulating. Coral Any cool shade of gray will work with light blue, so the color you choose will reflect the type of style you are trying to achieve. These two shades work to make each other appear more lively, and as coral is an energizing shade, it can bring feelings of creativity and passion to light blue, which would otherwise be restful and relaxing. Here we look at colors that go well with light blue for a range of color scheme options which include this soothing shade. Peach