The Most Popular Colour in Malaysia is… (drumroll)

Is blue your favourite colour? Then you’re in the majority of Malaysians who said the same thing.

25% of Malaysians said that their favourite colour is blue. A worldwide survey conducted by YouGov reveals that blue is the most popular colour in Malaysia, As you might expect, blue was the favourite choice in other countries as well, including Singapore, Indonesia, China, Australia, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

As the New York Times puts it, “Blue’s basic emotional valence is calmness and open-endedness… blue is sea and sky, a pocket-size vacation.”

Blue renovation and interior design

Blue is also a popular choice when painting homes in Malaysia. Many of our recommended contractors and interior designers showcase blue interiors in their portfolio. Blue room colours create a mood that helps you wind down and relax after a long day. So, it’s no wonder lots of rooms are painted blue in Malaysia!

Ask your interior designer to create blue room designs for the bedroom, study, or even bathroom:

Blue bedroom design in Jalil Sutera, Bukit Jalil by A&A Concept
Above: Blue bedroom design in Jalil Sutera, Bukit Jalil by A&A Concept. Source
Blue bathroom design in KLCC by BonnieBlue Interiors
Above: Blue bathroom design in KLCC by BonnieBlue Interiors. Source
Blue bedroom design in Jalan Semantan Semi-D by Hoe & Yin Interior
Blue bedroom design in Jalan Semantan Semi-D by Hoe & Yin Interior. Source
Blue bedroom design at The Peak, Cheras by ID Benchmark
Blue bedroom design at The Peak, Cheras by ID Benchmark. Source

 

Blue living room by Jashen Interior
Blue living room by Jashen Interior. Source
Girl's blue bedroom in Royal II Cheras by MSR Design
Girl’s blue bedroom in Royal II Cheras by MSR Design. Source
Blue kitchen by Team BJ Design
Blue kitchen by Team BJ Design.

For the record, the top 6 favourite colours chosen by Malaysians were (source):

Blue (25%), Red (13%), Purple (13%), Green, Pink, Yellow, White (8% each)

 

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