Cool colors are blue and green and everything in between. These colors have a calming effect and represent comfort and nurturing. Purple is also considered a cool color even though it contains the warm color red. Cool colors canvas sets can make a person feel more relaxed and restful because they give off a quiet feeling. Each different color will also give an extra effect. The color green gives off the feeling of healing, growth, youth and freshness. Adding the color blue will add calmness and quality.

Depending on the preferred mood a color can be selected. In a room, cool colors canvas sets appear to recede, making a room appear larger. Because these tones can make a room feel colder, these colors work well in a sunny room and may not be as comforting in a room with little natural light. This also applies to the room of a child. Lighter cool colors like sky blue will make a child feel comforted but if the colors are too dark it may feel like a storm is coming.