I have the cobalt blue and it does make me happy every time I look at it! It goes with many color schemes too- white, black, yellow, red, even pale green.

I have the white one - I definitely wanted a bright color like red or cobalt, but I'm sure I'll move several times over the the lifetime of the mixer, and white will go with any kitchen decor. I brighten my kitchen with bright colorful objects that are easier to change out, like egg cups, spatulas.

Blue if it makes you happy. We spray painted an old one and it works great.

Anonymous wrote:OP,

What bowl size are you going to go with? I got a 5 quart and wished I had gotten the larger 6 quart bowl.

+1. You will be so much happier with a larger bowl.

Get the cobalt blue--it will make you happy every time you see it.

I have had the cobalt blue for 10 years. Still love it.

Red. I have imperial gray now. Had plain white in another country. But I love red.

I got the beautiful sea-foam green for my yellow kitchen and I love it.

OP,

What bowl size are you going to go with? I got a 5 quart and wished I had gotten the larger 6 quart bowl.

Also Cuisinart's stand mixer is comprable in performance and price with 5.5 & 7 quart bowls and only 3 color choices--white, stainless steel, and black.

Just get whatever color you want as log as it doesn't clash too much with decor. If you have the space you can store it in a cabinet using one of those mixer lifts and it'll be out of sight most of the time anyway.
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Red.

Just get the color you want, although my only question is what the color scheme for your kitchen is? As long as it would not "clash" then I would get it.

Get the color you like and if you ever change your mind you can actually spray paint them.

If you want it, just get it! Why ask the internet to validate your choice?

I know I should get a timeless color like Imperial gray or silver but the cobalt blue is calling my name. Please help me decide, i've been going back and forth all week.