Trend Color Spotlight: Soul Search

A modern dining room painted in a deep blue color called Soul Search T18-14. Decorative elements include a white ceramic plates and metallic gold-ware, a modern lighting fixture and an abstract painting.
When selecting color for a dining room, the first thing that might come to one’s mind is the thought that warm hues such as yellow, orange and red stimulate the appetite and are the ideal colors to use. Though this is true, to some extent, it isn’t a constraint on what colors can be used in a dining room. Don’t be afraid to break away and run with a bold blue like Soul Search T18-14 -a deep, soothing, aquatic blue inspired by the ocean depths.
A top view of an open paint can showcasing blue wet paint.
Dining rooms should be convivial, welcoming and comfortable, a place to converge, dine, entertain and bond with your family.  Soul Search can bring all this and more.  The warm undertone of this blue, makes it a perfect pairing for gold metallic accents and blonde woods, creating a dining room with a beautiful and contemporary yet–eclectic feel.
Colorfully yours,
Diana

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  • Rose says...

    When you take this color, from this article and compare it back to behr.com site it’s TWO different colors. Just as one of the other comments said.

    I sadly sent someone with this name, color number and screenshot of this, and it was labeled correctly on the paint can brought home, but it was indeed, not the same color.

    I’ve spent $50 on a can of paint, i can’t return, because your site and this article where i found the Pinterest pin from, did not match.

    I saw your preciously explanation, color screens, lighting blah blah blah, but no, this article depicts a very different color from your website. And as i mentioned lost the money, and still don’t know the color in this article!

    • Diana Olvera says...

      Hi Rose – we apologize for the inconvenience, we have forwarded your contact information to our customer service team, they will reach out you soon.

      Diana

      • Rebeca says...

        I completely agree with Roses assessment and am beyond disappointed. We purchased this color over the weekend based on this article and sadly it could not be further from what we were looking for. Unfortunately I put to much faith in it “drying darker” and now have a very bright blue bedroom door. A waste of time, energy, effort, supplies, and money!

        • Diana Olvera says...

          Hi Rebeca – thanks for sending us you comment regarding Soul Search and we apologize for the inconvenience, we have forwarded your contact information to our customer service team and they will reach out you soon.

      • Rebeca says...

        I completely agree with the other comment assessment and am beyond disappointed. We purchased this color over the weekend based on this article and sadly it could not be further from what we were looking for. Unfortunately I put to much faith in it “drying darker” and now have a very bright blue bedroom door. A waste of time, energy, effort, supplies, and money!

  • Marcy says...

    I’ve had them search this color in two separate stores and neither could find it??

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello Marcy, thank you for reaching out!
      Soul Search is from our trend brochure of 2018. We no longer have that brochure in store however that color can still be tinted at your local Home Depot.
      You can also start off with an 8oz sample of it to give you a nice representation of the color on your walls.
      Hope this helps!

      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

  • Yahaira says...

    This color looks beautiful in this article but when you search for it at the store they display a very different tone, more like a turquoise 😪

    • Diana Olvera says...

      Hi Yahaira – thanks for contacting us with your comment. We also love Soul search and it is definitely a deep and relaxing blue. Its color formula is active and available to purchase online and at your local home depot. Unfortunately, the color swatch is is no longer in available.
      We suggest trying this little exercise before stating any paint project begins, start with with an 8 oz. sample container of the color you choose and apply it to a small area on your wall to ensure your satisfaction with the color choice. It is always a good idea to see how the natural light and ambient conditions affect the color. A little homework before the real paining project begins can help keep surprises from happening later on!
      Also, if you like Soul Search you might also live Living Stream M490-6 which is a very close color and the chip is available at the home depot.

      Note: Due to differences in monitors and technical factors, the colors here cannot be represented with their true qualities. Digital color sample should only be considered a guide.

      Hope this helps!

      Colorfully Yours,
      Diana

    • Rose says...

      Same! So much!

  • Sarita says...

    I love the color and it looks beautiful in matte. I just started painting the office and can’t wait to see the finish product. Love it!!

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Thank you so much for sharing Sarita!

      Happy Painting!

      Colorfully yours,
      Deanna

  • C says...

    Why does “soul search” look much lighter on your website? Do you no longer carry this darker blue?

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello C,
      thank you for visiting our blog! Soul Search is still the same color.
      Due to differences in monitors and technical factors, the colors here cannot be represented with their true qualities. These color samples should only be considered a guide. Please refer to actual swatches for true color. We strongly recommend beginning with an 8 oz. sample container of the color you choose and apply it to a small area on your wall to ensure your satisfaction with the color choice. It is always a good idea to see how the light and ambient conditions affect the color at different points in the day.

      Hope this helps!

      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

  • Stacey says...

    Would this color work well with a jewel tone theme for a bedroom and would this be a paint and primer mixed?

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello Stacey, thank you for visiting our blog!
      This color will definitely work for a jewel tone theme. Yes it will be paint and primer in one!

      Hope this helps!

      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

  • Melody Sandona says...

    Would this color work well for lower cabinets in a kitchen?

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello Melody, thank you for visiting our blog!
      Yes, Soul Search will work for lower cabinets.

      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

  • Sharon Austin says...

    What orange compliment this beautiful color.

    • Larayne Boaz says...

      Hi Sharon,
      Bright orange would complement this in a fun way! Try Cheerful Tangerine or Balcony Sunset. Or you could try a muted orange to help ground the brightness of the blue. Try Roasted Seeds or Orange Flambe. I suggest you try a color sample before you commit as the lighting, time of day and other items in the room may affect the color appearance.
      Colorfully yours,
      Larayne

  • Andrew says...

    Is this color still available?

    • Larayne Boaz says...

      Hi Andrew,
      The color Soul Search is no longer in the color display at The Home Depot, but the formula remains in the EFB and therefore you can ask The Home Depot Sales Associate for the color.
      Colorfully yours,
      Larayne

  • Wynonah says...

    What yellows and greys are most complimentary to this gorgeous blue?

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello Wynoah, thank you for visiting our blog!

      We recommend Classic Silver PPU18-11 as a coordinating gray and for a yellow we suggest Surfboard Yellow P280-4.

      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

  • Marcela says...

    If I was to use this color for a boys room what other color can I use? What grey would make it pop?

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Hello Marcela, thank you for visiting our blog!
      Soul Search is a great color for a boys room! Here are a few gray tones that will make it pop, Classic Silver PPU18-11, Planetary Silver N460-2 or Evening White N460-1.
      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna

  • Jolan Kamp says...

    These are such great colors lately, I’m thrilled to be able to utilize BEHR.

    • Deanna Torrez says...

      Thank you for being a Behr Fan Jolan!
      Colorfully Yours,
      Deanna