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Prussian blue

Very dark blue of pigment origin, between history and depth.

Color conversions

Meaning & usage

Prussian blue is one of the first synthetic blue pigments, accidentally discovered in Berlin in 1704. Its almost black depth and long artistic history make it a blue of exceptional cultural richness.

Synonyms & nuances

bleu de Prusseprusseprussian bluedark navy

Shades (darker)

Tints (lighter)

Tones (desaturated)

Design system scale (50→950)

Harmonies

Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-comp.
Tetradic

Thread & yarn equivalents

Average ΔE :49 (Approximate)
#003153
DMC 336
Navy Blue
ΔE 49

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