The grey-blue colour is a slight blend of blue and grey shades that creates a calm, elegant and understated look. This colour can suggest influences such as coolness, coolness and professionalism, as blue conveys calmness and confidence, while grey conveys seriousness and sophistication. Grey-blue is often used in design and fashion because it can be easily combined with other colours and lends a timeless elegance to the surface used.
Furthermore, grey-blue is also a particularly popular colour in interior design, where it can play a complementary role, for example in wall colours, furniture or textiles. In this environment, grey-blue exudes a sense of calm and harmony, making it an ideal colour choice for bedrooms, living rooms or offices. In colour therapy, grey-blue can also be useful for those who want to reduce stress, as the combination of the colour promotes mental relaxation and concentration.
RGB and HEX colour codes for greyish blue
The grey-blue colour is most often represented in RGB (112, 128, 144) values or with the HEX code #708090.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#6A5ACD |
| RGB |
rgb(106, 90, 205) |
| HSL |
hsl(248, 57%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(248, 56%, 80%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(48%, 56%, 0%, 20%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#953F00 |
| Complementary colour |
#CD5A6A |
Dark and light shades of greyish blue
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Dark shades
Light shades
Complementary grey-blue colour palettes
The grey-blue colour offers a wealth of combination possibilities, allowing for a harmonious or contrasting look in the design. Below we present some different colour palettes based on grey-blue.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of greyish blue?
Grey-blue is a shade that is created by combining grey and blue. This colour has a soft, muted effect and often appears in shades of sea or sky. It gives a slightly calm and subdued impression and is widely used for decorative purposes as it blends easily with other colours.
What is the colour of greyish blue?
The colour of the greyish blue colour depends on several factors:
- **Colour composition**: the grey-blue colour is composed of a mixture of blue and grey in varying proportions. The quality and shade of the blue and grey dyes also affect the final result.
- **Backlighting**: colour perception is highly dependent on lighting. It appears differently in natural light than in artificial light sources.
- **Shades**: shades and tones other than grey-blue can also determine the colour. Cooler or warmer shades of blue, or different tones of grey, will create different effects.
- **Environment**: the colour surrounding the greyish blue surface also affects its perception. Contrasting colours may cause the colour to appear differently.
- **Physical properties**: the material on which the colour is applied also plays a role. Texture, reflectivity and other material properties can alter the perceived colour.
How is the grey-blue colour mixing possible?
There are several approaches to mixing the grey-blue colour. The basic method is:
1. **Base blue**: Start with a clear blue paint or pigment that will give the desired shade of blue.
2. **Add black**: Slowly add a small amount of black paint to the blue. Adding black dye darkens the blue, creating a greyish effect.
3. **Add white**: If necessary, add a little white dye to get a lighter shade of greyish blue.
It is recommended that you add the black and white paint in small increments, mixing thoroughly after each step to achieve the desired shade.
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