#6082B6
Blue family

Glaucous

Also known as: muted · serene · earthy · subtle · cool
Hex #6082B6
RGB rgb(96, 130, 182)
HSL hsl(216°, 37%, 55%)
CMYK 47 · 29 · 0 · 29

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of Glaucous.

In Western cultures, glaucous often symbolizes calmness and serenity, akin to twilight skies. Conversely, in some Native American tribes, it can represent the spirit of nature, contrasting with the more vibrant interpretations of blue found in other cultures.

The term 'glaucous' has its origins in the Latin word 'glaucus', dating back to the 1st century AD, used to describe the bluish-gray color of certain plants. This color has been noted in botanical texts throughout history, reflecting the color's natural associations.

mutedsereneearthysubtlecool

Similar colors

The closest colors to Glaucous by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of Glaucous by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #32445F
-30% #3D5374
-20% #49638A
-10% #5472A0
BASE #6082B6
+15% #7391BF
+30% #86A0C8
+50% #99AFD0
+70% #ACBED9

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with Glaucous on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring Glaucous.

#6082B6
#A2DFF7
#FFFFFF
#4B9CD3
#1A4D8F

Oceanic Calm

Tranquil waters
#6082B6
#B0C4DE
#F0F0F0
#8A9B0F
#4E6B8E

Misty Morning

Soft ambiance
#6082B6
#A8C3BC
#D3D3D3
#6F8F8F
#3B4A4A

Nature's Whisper

Earthy serenity
Majorelle Blue
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