The Background Blue: Heron Blue by Portola
Tending toward traditional, this balanced hue can go coastal cool or inland sophisticate, depending on the materials, fixtures, and other design details you incorporate into the space. In the case of this beachside retreat in Marina Del Rey, Stefani Stein invoked the laid-back aesthetic of a California rancher by matching the color with a quartzite countertop, farmhouse sink, and oak floors.