Little Greene Delicate Blue 248

Official page:Delicate Blue 248
Code:248
Name:Delicate Blue
Brand:Little Greene
Collections:Colours of England

What color is Little Greene Delicate Blue?

The serene hue of Little Greene 248 Delicate Blue creates a calming atmosphere in any space. This gentle shade pairs well with warm neutrals like soft creams and sandy beiges, adding a touch of elegance to the room. By incorporating accents in shades like 127 Chimichurri Green or 192 Deep Space Blue, you can create a sophisticated color palette that is both timeless and stylish. Little Greene 248 Delicate Blue serves as a versatile backdrop, seamlessly blending with both traditional and contemporary decor styles.

Delicate Blue for bedroom (3 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Little Greene Delicate Blue 248 bedroom
@pamelaorpinpaintingservices
Little Greene Delicate Blue 248 bedroom
@pamelaorpinpaintingservices
Little Greene Delicate Blue 248 bedroom
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Little Greene 248 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 Delicate Blue 248 kitchen cabinets
@village_interiors
Little Greene Delicate Blue 248 kitchen cabinets
@village_interiors

Delicate Blue for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this cool blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Little Greene Delicate Blue 248 exterior
@samjardinedesignandbuild

Little Greene Delicate Blue reviews (3 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 Delicate Blue 248 wall paint
@we.love.painting
Little Greene Delicate Blue 248 wall paint
@wellington_house
Little Greene Delicate Blue 248 kidsroom
@notesfromournest

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What are Little Greene Delicate Blue undertones?

Delicate Blue has a clear blue 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:

#DCEDF1

RGB code:

220, 237, 241

Is Little Greene Delicate Blue 248 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 191° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.

248 Delicate Blue HSL code: 191, 43%, 90%

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 Delicate Blue

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Delicate Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

Darker shades

248
Delicate Blue

Complementary color scheme

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 Delicate Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 11, such as Little Greene Perennial Grey and Dash of Soot.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#dcedf1Copy color code
RGB Decimal220, 237, 241Copy color code
RGB Percent86.27%, 92.94%, 94.51%Copy color code
HSVHue: 191° Saturation: 8.71% Value: 94.51%Copy color code
HSLhsl(191, 43, 90)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 8.71 Magenta: 1.66 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 5.49Copy color code
YIQY: 232.373 I: -11.416 Q: -2.351Copy color code
XYZX: 75.672 Y: 82.134 Z: 95.062Copy color code
CIE LabL:92.634 a:-4.836 b:-3.852Copy color code
CIE LuvL:92.634 u:-9.408 v:-5.135Copy color code
Decimal14478833Copy color code
Hunter Lab90.628, -9.555, 1.248Copy color code
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