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Slate blue
Dark gray-blue with rock-like allure, sober and contemporary.
Color conversions
Meaning & usage
Slate blue is the color of Breton rooftops and schist landscapes. Its cold minerality and discreet depth make it a refined alternative to ordinary grey, tinged with geological poetry.
Synonyms & nuances
bleu ardoiseardoise bleueslate bluecool slate
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Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :37 (Approximate)
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