Pinterest Predicts This Will Be the Coolest Shade of Blue in 2026 — Here Are 8 Ways You Can Try It Now

Sofia RiveraLifestyle Editor, Special Projects

published Dec 10, 2025

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Home office with a white desk, blue chair, bulletin board with photos, and decorative items on the wall. — Credit: Kim Lucian

Everyone has a favorite color, but there is no denying that blue is a popular pick. And in 2026, there’s one shade of this fan-favorite hue that you can expect to see everywhere. It’s classic, retro, and futuristic all at once: a cool-toned, icy blue.

I first noticed my pull toward a pale, frosty blue this summer, when I became obsessed with finding the perfect pearlescent finish eyeshadow to re-create the frosted makeup looks of the ’90s. As I type this, my fingernails are painted a light blue too, which makes perfect sense according to the just-released Pinterest Predicts 2026 report.

Pinterest forecasts that 21 trends will take over the culture in 2026, popping up in everything from fashion to food, and Cool Blue instantly caught my eye. According to the report, from September 2024 through August 2025, searches for “glacier aesthetic” were up 35%, “icy blue” was up 50%, and “frosted makeup” was up a stunning 150% as compared to the same timeframe a year prior. Britney Spears would be so proud.

If you’re looking to embrace the cool-toned trend this coming year, there are so many ways to try it out and put your own spin on it. From headphones to table lamps, here are some very cool ways to try on a fresh shade of blue.

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

$359$179

Need some new headphones, but not willing to dish out the money for AirPods Max? Put the Bose QuietComfort Headphones on your wish list. They get rave reviews, and the new “ice blue” color is sure to make even listening to focus music in the library while you try to write your paper feel so much cooler.

$179 at Bose

Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle

$30

If you’re in the market for a new water bottle, Owala is famous for its always-changing and always-on-trend colorways. They have tons of options ranging from minimalist to maximalist, but the Sleek version, with a pale gray-white base and deep blue cap, feels particularly glacial.

$30 at Target

essie Salon-Quality Vegan Nail Polish

$10

Looking for the perfect icy blue nail polish? Essie’s “Find Me an Oasis” shade is just that. Gather your friends for a cozy self-care night, put on your favorite comfort TV show, and treat yourself to a fresh manicure.

$10 at Target

Honey & Ivy Element One Table Lamp

$69

Desk lamps and other non-overhead light sources are essential for a cozy room, and especially so for dorm living. This 3D-printed table lamp from Urban Outfitters has such a cute iridescent glow and a convenient 10-foot cord.

$69 at Urban Outfitters

MOSISO Compatible with MacBook Air 13-Inch Case

$16$15

Everyone is coveting the sky blue Macbook Air that was released earlier this year, but buying a new laptop every time a fun new color drops just isn’t realistic (or necessary). Instead, pay $15 for this sleek case from Amazon, which comes in a ton of colors, including an on-trend “airy blue.” It’ll protect your laptop from scratches and scuffs, to boot.

$15 at Amazon

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Camera

$94

A photo wall is an almost mandatory part of decorating your dorm, and an instant camera makes collecting those memories so much easier. It makes for a great gift for your bestie, too, and comes in lots of cute colors, like this pale blue.

$94 at Target

Urban Decay 24/7 Moondust Glittery Eyeshadow

$25

This isn’t a blue find, but if you’re ready for your “frosted makeup” moment? More than 1,500 Sephora reviewers are obsessed with the Moondust Glittery Eyeshadow from Urban Decay, with people pointing out how pigmented it is and how it’s also great as a shimmery top layer. For a cheaper alternative, you could go for this Sephora Collection eyeshadow in Under the Cover — the reviews definitely aren’t as great, but I have this one and love it for a low-key frosty look.

$25 at Sephora

Madison Park Satin Luxury 2-Piece Pillowcase Set

$10

Add just a touch of silvery blue to your bedroom with these satin pillowcases, which will also make your bed look a whole lot more luxe and maybe even keep your hair smoother (satin finish can help prevent frizz).

$10 at Target

Sofia Rivera

Lifestyle Editor, Special Projects

The first thing I ever said I wanted to be when I was young was an interior designer. But, after years of waiting by the mailbox for my favorite magazines and seizing every opportunity to write, I decided to pursue journalism. I started my career at Boston magazine, before pivoting into strategic communications, and coming back to journalism when I joined Apartment Therapy in 2022 — the perfect union of my childhood dream and adulthood passion. I edit the Life section, covering wellness, money, career, small-space living, mental health, and all the items, habits, hacks, and pro tips that can help you level up your life at home. I love peeling back the curtain on the myriad fascinating ways people live at home, and relish writing and editing narrative essays, special content packages, and stories that answer that question you’ve always had. When I’m not editing a feature or chasing a hot tip about how to live your best life at home, you can find me rearranging my furniture, perusing a local bookstore (even though I’ve run out of shelf space), writing a newsletter about overthinking pop culture, or taking a veryyy long walk around the city.

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Pinterest Predicts This Will Be the *Coolest* Shade of Blue in 2026 — Here Are 8 Ways You Can Try It Now

Pinterest Predicts This Will Be the Coolest Shade of Blue in 2026 — Here Are 8 Ways You Can Try It Now