FunCakes’ Sugar Paste Colour of the Year: Bella blue
A striking blue shade with an amazing variety of looks, that’s Bella Blue. As a sugar paste colour, Bella Blue is truly at her best. She can be soft and romantic, fresh and playful or stylish and powerful. She shows that blue is never just one kind of blue. Her versatility means she adds something unique and special in every season and for every occasion.
Whether you go for a simple covered cake, create flowers or model figures, Bella Blue gives all your bakes a cheerful twist. Think of a summer cake with lemon and ceramic details, a sea or beach theme with sea creatures, a romantic design full of flowers or a winter dessert in cool blue tones. She is also a great choice and lasting favourite for birthdays, space adventures or superhero cakes!
Discover more about the colour and how you can create your own Bella Blue.
The Inspiration behind Ciao Bella
This year we fell in love with blue. Not just any blue, but the kind that makes you dream away. That is how Bella Blue was born. A colour inspired by the beauty we see around us.
We thought of long summer nights in Italy, with the deep blue sea as your view and a lemon drink in your hand. We thought of the endless galaxy with its sparkling stars and the magical feeling of space. We thought of coral reefs, dancing fish and the happy freedom of the seaside. And we thought of the magic of winter, where icy blues and snowflakes turn every cake into a fairytale.
All these moments together gave us Bella Blue. A colour full of joy, adventure and a touch of mystery. It is the shade that makes every cake stand out and makes every detail sparkle.
Bella Blue is more than sugar paste. It is our way of sharing the wonder we find in the world with you.
Combine Bella Blue with every colour you love
Bella Blue is a colour that loves to mix and match. Over the last years we shared a colour palette with you, but this year we go even further. Because Bella Blue combines beautifully with every shade of sugar paste you can imagine. From soft white or fresh green to bold pinks and bright tones, Bella Blue is the perfect partner for any theme.
Two colours we just have to highlight are Sugar Paste Electric Yellow and Sugar Paste Midnight Blue. These shades are totally trending right now and brand new in our range. Pair Bella Blue with the bright and playful Electric Yellow for a look that bursts with energy. Or go chic and dreamy by combining it with the deep Midnight Blue for a galaxy effect that makes your cake sparkle with magic.
With Bella Blue by your side, every colour combination is possible. Let your creativity run free and create cakes that match any season, any party and any story you want to tell.
Trends that inspired this colour
Blue colours the trends of the coming year. In a world ready for calm and balance, blue symbolizes serenity and trust. And the association of blue with sky and water perfectly matches the growing focus on nature connection and sustainability.
Blue flows effortlessly with today’s trends and remains timelessly relevant and ties all these elements together. Therefore Bella Blue is the colour icon of 2026.
Mediterranean lemon Cake
Let yourself be swept away to the Amalfi Coast with this sunny recipe! We used the new Sugar Paste Colour of the Year 2026 Bella Blue and combined it with cheerful sugar paste lemons and classic Italian tile patterns. The result? A bright and stylish dessert that instantly brings to mind long evenings by the sea, refreshing limoncello and the charm of Italy.
Mix for Sponge Cake Deluxe
Mix for Buttercream
Mix for Cookies
Sugar Paste Teal Blue
Sugar Paste Tiger Orange
Sugar Paste Tropical Orange
Bella Blue is a colour that deserves the spotlight. Whether you use it for a magical winter cake pop, a galaxy cake or ocean-inspired cookies, this shade always makes your creations shine. Share your Bella Blue bakes with us on social media and spread the inspiration. We can’t wait to see how you bring this Colour of the Year to life!
@funcakes #funcakesbyme #bellablue #sugarpastecolouroftheyear