A luxurious and intense shade from the rich blue section of Tailor Made Colour.

There are six tones to choose from on the Dulux stripe card, ranging from deepest ink to soft and ethereal periwinkle, all of which have a smoky edge that makes them eminently useable. Use the deeper tones to create an opulent escape from reality, bold primary shades for a fun and stimulating family space or dusty pales for a blissfully relaxing hideaway.

In the Middle Ages, the Lapis Lazuli blue
pigment had a higher value than gold
and now, deep seductive shades like
Sapphire Springs 2 still have a
prestigious, authentic and weighty feel,
which seems strangely comforting in
these transient times. This
mischievous blue was a highlight on
the spring / summer catwalks of
2009, adding lavish drama to Calvin
Klein and Gucci's collections, and
now we can see these catwalk
trends filtering through into interiors.