Little Greene Arquerite 250
| Official page: | Arquerite 250 |
| Code: | 250 |
| Name: | Arquerite |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Grey |
What color is Little Greene Arquerite?
Little Greene 250 Arquerite exudes a sophisticated, subdued allure with its subtle blend of blue and green tones, creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere. This refined hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites and soft greys to enhance its calming effect, while also harmonizing effortlessly with warm neutrals like beige and taupe for a more inviting look. Consider adding accents of muted gold or dusty pink to complementLittle Greene 250 Arquerite and bring a hint of luxury to the space, creating a cohesive and stylish color palette that elevates the overall ambiance.
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What are Little Greene Arquerite undertones?
Arquerite has a blue and purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#8C8C91
RGB code:
140, 140, 145
Is Little Greene Arquerite 250 cool or warm?
With a hue of 240°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
250 Arquerite HSL code: 240, 2%, 56%
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 Arquerite
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Arquerite:
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 Arquerite with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Little Greene Cool Arbour and French Grey Dark.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8c8c91 | |
| RGB Decimal | 140, 140, 145 | |
| RGB Percent | 54.90%, 54.90%, 56.86% | |
| HSV | Hue: 240° Saturation: 3.45% Value: 56.86% | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 2, 56) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.45 Magenta: 3.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 43.14 | |
| YIQ | Y: 140.57 I: -1.607 Q: 1.556 | |
| XYZ | X: 25.303 Y: 26.376 Z: 30.538 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.392 a:0.992 b:-2.654 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.392 u:-0.286 v:-3.948 | |
| Decimal | 9211025 | |
| Hunter Lab | 51.357, -1.932, 0.695 |
Color equivalents
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