blue is a color...

...blue water... blue sky... blue is calming and soothing. Some say it can lower blood pressure. Blue is traditional. Do people that drive blue cars drive slower or is this an illusion?

OK, so blue is not always very stimulating (though it can be) and it usually doesn't shout. But blue is familiar, and friendly and true. It is also business-like and professional. Blue can be quite formal.

And blue can be very calming! Sometimes it can be too calming and boring. Choosing a complimentary color to blue is just as important as choosing the right blue. Sometimes blue needs a little help from his friends.

Here is just a sampling of combinations using web safe colors. Experiment for yourself.

Blue can invoke memories of oceans, blue sky, blue jeans, blue suede shoes, and times gone by. Blue can also make one think of particular sports teams, school colors and certain political campaigns. Of course, most colors can.

Blue has many variations in intensity... blue can be deep and rich like midnight or navy, light and bright like a sunny day, cozy and soft, country, sophisticated, comfortable, or electric!

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