T-Shirt Color Palette: Shades of Blue

There are a lot of t-shirt options to pick from out there. Like, a lot a lot. That being the case, if you're looking for something simple, like a blue shirt, picking one of the loads of blue shirts can be hard.

To help, here's a list of some of our favorite blue t-shirts, and the closest Pantone color match for each one.

Next Level 3600 in Light Blue

The Next Level 3600 is one of the most popular t-shirts we print on, and has a large number of color options. Light Blue has a cool, ice-y look we love.

Closest Pantone Match: 9400 U

Next Level 3600 in Tahiti Blue

The Next Level 3600 in Tahiti Blue is a shirt color that really adds some pop. This shirt has some hints of green as well, giving it a look unique to itself.

Closest Pantone Match: 3115 C

Canvas 3001CVC in Heather Aqua

The Canvas 3001 in Heather Aqua has a soft look to it, just like it's feel. Made of a polyester/cotton blend, this shirt is going to have some subtle, light heathering to it.

Closest Pantone Match: 298 XGC

Next Level 3600 in Turquoise

The Turquoise colorway on the Next Level 3600 lives somewhere between a true, royal blue, and the Tahiti Blue listed above. This this color is bold and vibrant.

Closest Pantone Match: P 112-6 C

Next Level 6010 in Vintage Royal

The Next Level 6010 in Vintage Royal is going to be a great color option for vintage-style designs. The shirt is a tri-blend, meaning it's made up of cotton, polyester, and rayon. The shirt is incredibly soft, and is going to have a lot of light heathering to it.

Closest Pantone Match: 2718 U

Next Level 3600 in Cool Blue

Cool Blue from Next Level couldn't have a more accurate name. It's very close to Royal Blue, but a little bit softer on the eyes, giving it not quite as loud of a look.

Closest Pantone Match: 2145 XGC

Next Level 3600 in Royal

The Next Level 3600 in Royal is exactly what you think of when you think of royal blue. It's loud, it's proud, and it's a rich, deep blue.

Closest Pantone Match: 2728 C

Canvas 3413 in True Royal Tri-blend

The Canvas 3413 in True Royal looks like the vintage version of the royal blue shirt above it. The polyester and rayon in the material give the shirt a naturally faded look. If you're looking for a more traditional blue but one that isn't too bright, this shirt is for you.

Closest Pantone Match: 2718 C

Canvas 3413 in Denim Tri-blend

The Canvas 3413 in Denim is certainly on the more muted end of the blues. The heathering in the shirt gives it some shades of grey even.

Closest Pantone Match: 302 UP

Canvas 3001 in True Royal

The Canvas 3001 in True Royal is another good option for a basic blue t-shirt. It's very comparable to the Next Level 3600 in Cool Blue, so, choosing between the two may come down to fit. Both feature slim, retail fits. Canvas', however, is a little bit longer in the body and sleeves.

Closest Pantone Match: 2387 XCG

Canvas 3413 in Steel Blue Tri-blend

The Canvas 3413 in Steel Blue gives off almost an ocean look. The shirt is a tri-blend, so it's going to be great for vintage-style prints.

Closest Pantone Match: 2383 UP

Next Level 6010 in Indigo Tri-blend

The Next Level 6010 in Indigo is a dark blue with small hints of purple in it.

Closest Pantone Match: 10253 C

We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into popular blue t-shirt options!

For our entire archive of blue t-shirts, head to our product page to enjoy a sea of blue...pretty cool, right?

And if we can help you find any specific t-shirt colors or styles, let our team know.