'Neutral' doesn't have to mean 'colorless.' The timeless blue exterior of Vanessa Hudgens's home is definitive proof. While the color is a departure from classic white, cream, or gray houses, it maintains the same calming, 'go-with-everything' charm.

Hudgens' shared her paint color in an Instagram post. She poses, pregnant, against a blue wall, with a bit of purple and a bit of gray mixed in. It has a matte finish.

Though the High School Musical actress has since given birth, the beauty of her blue home remains unchanged. This color is on trend today, and will be just as on trend in 100 years. Furthermore, blue paint is lauded for its mood-boosting properties.

Helen Shaw, color expert at Benjamin Moore , tells Homes & Gardens : 'Soft and subdued, muted blue is a modern twist on the traditional neutral and will take you from season to season feeling fresh. This hue exudes a sense of tranquillity due to its connection to nature, adding a beautiful warmth to homes and complementing the outside world rather than distracting from it. It creates a feeling of optimism and lightness when used on these properties, especially on masonry.

' A post shared by 🔮Vanessa Hudgens🔮 (@vanessahudgens) A photo posted by on Despite its status as a 'new neutral,' dark blue paints are also popular because of how striking they can look. Patrick O'Donnell, color expert at Farrow & Ball , states: ' Blue makes a lovely addition to exteriors. As well as looking rather smart, it helps to make any mun.