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 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.


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 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.



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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?
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 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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Delicate 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.
Darker shades
248
Delicate 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 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #dcedf1 | |
| RGB Decimal | 220, 237, 241 | |
| RGB Percent | 86.27%, 92.94%, 94.51% | |
| HSV | Hue: 191° Saturation: 8.71% Value: 94.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(191, 43, 90) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 8.71 Magenta: 1.66 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 5.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 232.373 I: -11.416 Q: -2.351 | |
| XYZ | X: 75.672 Y: 82.134 Z: 95.062 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.634 a:-4.836 b:-3.852 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.634 u:-9.408 v:-5.135 | |
| Decimal | 14478833 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.628, -9.555, 1.248 |
Color equivalents
69BG 77/076
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Dulux
F362
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10BG 83/061
Javan Dawn 6
Dulux
Atlantic Mist
Dulux
G358
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Summer Medley 6
Dulux
70BG 72/071
Blue Opal
Dulux
70BG 72/057
Winter Teal 6
Dulux
Pistachio Whip
Dulux
Fresh Surf
Dulux
First Frost
Dulux
30BG 72/051
Jewelled Creek 6
Dulux
90GG 83/034
Sea Urchin 6
Dulux
33BG 72/072
Glacial Spring
Dulux
90GG 83/069
Crystal Surprise 6
Dulux
10BB 83/006
Atmosphere
Dulux

90BG 72/063
Borrowed Blue
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