# Little Greene Air Force Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-air-force-blue-260](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-air-force-blue-260)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Little Greene
- **Color name:** Air Force Blue
- **Color code:** 260
- **HEX:** #558799
- **RGB:** 85, 135, 153
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Colours of England

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 196° Saturation: 44.44% Value: 60.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(196, 29, 47)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 44.44 Magenta: 11.76 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 40.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 122.102 I: -35.579 Q: -4.975
- **XYZ:** X: 18.158 Y: 21.558 Z: 33.333
- **CIE Lab:** L:53.555 a:-11.837 b:-14.871
- **CIE Luv:** L:53.555 u:-23.212 v:-20.122
- **Decimal:** 5605273
- **Hunter Lab:** 46.43, -11.447, -10.063

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Liberty Blue 2](https://plan-home.com/color/liberty-blue-2)
- [Little Greene Tivoli](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-tivoli-206)
- [Dulux Celestial Cloud 1](https://plan-home.com/color/celestial-cloud-1)
- [Dulux Stonewashed Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stonewashed-blue)
- [RAL Classic Pastel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-blue-ral-5024)
- [Dulux Jewelled Creek 2](https://plan-home.com/color/jewelled-creek-2)
- [Dulux Luna Landscape 2](https://plan-home.com/color/luna-landscape-2)
- [Dulux Winter Teal 1](https://plan-home.com/color/winter-teal-1)
- [Little Greene Etruria](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-etruria-326)
- [Dulux Hawaiian Blue 4](https://plan-home.com/color/hawaiian-blue-4)
- [Dulux Teal Voyage](https://plan-home.com/color/teal-voyage)
- [Dulux Celestial Blue 4](https://plan-home.com/color/celestial-blue-4)
- [Little Greene Blue Verditer](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-blue-verditer-104)
- [Dulux Maritime Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/maritime-teal-10bg-26134)
- [Dulux Azure Fusion 4](https://plan-home.com/color/azure-fusion-4)
- [Dulux Inky Pool 2](https://plan-home.com/color/inky-pool-2)
- [Dulux Celestial Blue 5](https://plan-home.com/color/celestial-blue-5)
- [Jotun Blue Whale](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-whale-5517)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Little Greene Tivoli](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-tivoli-206)
- [Little Greene Blue Verditer](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-blue-verditer-104)

## Complementary colors
- [Little Greene Perennial Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-perennial-grey-245)
- [Little Greene Dash of Soot](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-dash-of-soot-244)
- [Little Greene Rubine Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-rubine-ashes-243)
- [Little Greene Nether Red](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-nether-red-315)
- [Little Greene Elysian Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-elysian-ground-320)
- [Little Greene Blush](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-blush-267)
- [Little Greene Light Peachblossom](https://plan-home.com/color/light-peachblossom-3)

Official product page: https://www.littlegreene.com/air-force-blue

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.