Oil blue colour characterisation: colour codes, shades and mixing techniques

Olive blue is a deep, yet muted shade, a mixture of blues and greens. It can be reminiscent of the dark blue-green sea or the greenish hue of ripe olives. Olive blue creates a calming yet elegant sense of colour that is often used to create understated, sophisticated looks in both fashion and interiors.

The versatility of olive blue is that it can be easily combined with other earth colours, such as brown, with beige or shades of grey. It's also often chosen for neutral backgrounds, as its deep tones bring out brighter elements and provide rich contrast. In addition, olive blue is a timeless colour that adds style to the environment in which it is used.

RGB and HEX colour codes for olive blue

The RGB colour code for the olive blue colour is (0, 48, 78), while the HEX colour code is #00304E.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#4169E1
RGB	rgb(65, 105, 225)
HSL	hsl(225, 73%, 57%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(225, 71%, 88%)
CMYK	cmyk(71%, 53%, 0%, 12%)
Contrasting colour	#E16941
Complementary colour	#E14169

Dark and light shades of olive blue

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of olive blue

Oil blue is excellent for a wide range of applications. It can be combined with a wide range of colour palettes, including complementary, analogue and monochrome palettes, all of which create different moods and feelings.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

what is the colour of olive blue?

Olive blue is a dark, intense blue with some greenish tones. This colour can often resemble a mixture of olive green and blue, and gives off a cool, calming mood. Olive blue is known for its elegant, deep and sophisticated shades.

What is the colour of olive blue?

The shade of olive blue depends on several factors. One of the most important aspects is the quality and composition of the pigment, which affects the depth and saturation of the colour. In addition, the lighting conditions and the surface to which the colour is applied can also significantly alter the appearance of the colour. The surrounding colours and the subjective perception of the viewer can also contribute to the final visual experience.

How is the olive blue colour colour mixing possible?

The olive blue colour can be achieved by mixing blue with a small amount of black to get a darker shade. The proportions should be fine-tuned until the desired deep but not too dark shade of blue is achieved.