Rich, intense and dazzling, cobalt blue makes us think irresistibly of sizzling Moroccan summers, its highly pigmented hue recalling vivid skies and stunningly azure seas. It makes us instantly want to flock to the Majorelle Garden, and then – inspired – later to dash back to our own homes and gardens for a spot of redecoration, dotting shots of hot terracotta about to complement it all the while. Here are thirty-three arresting ways with one of our favourite summer colours.

By Nancy Alsop
May 2023