Little Greene Air Force Blue 260

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Little Greene 260 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
Little Greene Air Force Blue reviews (9 photos)
What are Little Greene Air Force Blue undertones?
Is Air Force Blue 260 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Air Force Blue
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Official page:	Air Force Blue 260
Code:	260
Name:	Air Force Blue
Brand:	Little Greene
Collections:	Colours of England

What color is Little Greene Air Force Blue?

Little Greene Air Force Blue 260 is a muted mid-tone blue with a noticeable blue-green cast and softened grey undertone. It reads cool and slightly weathered rather than bright, giving walls clear color without becoming sharp or overly nautical. In strong daylight, the greenish side of the blue may come forward, while lower or north-facing light can make it appear smokier and more subdued. Use it on kitchen cabinetry, a study wall, or exterior joinery alongside warm off-whites, pale oak, aged brass, and natural linen. For contrast, pair Air Force Blue with earthy clay tones or a deep charcoal rather than a competing vivid blue.

Little Greene 260 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Little Greene Air Force Blue 260 kitchen cabinets

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Little Greene Air Force Blue reviews (9 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Little Greene Air Force Blue dining room paint

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Little Greene Air Force Blue dining room review

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Little Greene Air Force Blue kitchen paint

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Little Greene Air Force Blue accent wall

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Little Greene Air Force Blue 260 interior

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Little Greene Air Force Blue 260 panelling

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What are Little Greene Air Force Blue undertones?

This is a midtone, softly saturated blue with a clear blue-green direction. Its relative undertone is a slight green bias, which keeps it from reading as a violet or purely neutral blue. Overall, it has a muted but noticeable color presence rather than the depth of navy or the brightness of a primary blue. Warm artificial light may make it look a little grayer or more subdued, while cool daylight may make the blue-green cast easier to notice.

Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.

HEX value:

#558799

RGB code:

85, 135, 153

Is Little Greene Air Force Blue cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 196°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

260 Air Force Blue HSL code: 196, 29%, 47%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Air Force Blue

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Air Force Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Air Force Blue

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Air Force Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as Little Greene Perennial Grey and Dash of Soot.

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Air Force Blue

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