# Little Greene Dock Blue

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-dock-blue-252](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-dock-blue-252)

Little Greene Dock Blue 252 is a deep, muted blue with a charcoal cast that gives it a grounded, architectural look. Its cool blue-grey character is clear in daylight, while lower light brings out its near-slate depth. Use it on cabinetry, a study wall, or interior doors where a dark color can add definition without reading as black. Pale stone, soft off-white, brushed nickel, and natural oak provide a clean contrast, while aged brass adds a warmer note. On larger walls, Dock Blue benefits from good natural light or layered lamps to keep its blue tone visible.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Little Greene
- **Color name:** Dock Blue
- **Color code:** 252
- **HEX:** #2e3742
- **RGB:** 46, 55, 66
- **LRV:** 4.00%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue
- **Collections:** Colours of England, Colour Scales

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 213° Saturation: 30.3% Value: 25.88%
- **HSL:** hsl(213, 18, 22)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 30.3 Magenta: 16.67 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 74.12
- **YIQ:** Y: 53.563 I: -8.898 Q: 1.519
- **XYZ:** X: 3.476 Y: 3.706 Z: 5.685
- **CIE Lab:** L:22.676 a:-0.744 b:-8.069
- **CIE Luv:** L:22.676 u:-4.482 v:-8.889
- **Decimal:** 3028802
- **Hunter Lab:** 19.252, -1.463, -4.032

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Black Opal](https://plan-home.com/color/black-opal)
- [Dulux Sapphire Splendor](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-splendor)
- [RAL Classic Anthracite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/anthracite-grey-ral-7016)
- [Dulux Cobalt Night](https://plan-home.com/color/cobalt-night)
- [RAL Classic Steel blue](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-blue-ral-5011)
- [RAL Classic Black grey](https://plan-home.com/color/black-grey-ral-7021)
- [Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage)](https://plan-home.com/color/oxford-blue-uk)
- [Little Greene Royal Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-royal-navy-257)
- [RAL Classic Graphite black](https://plan-home.com/color/graphite-black-ral-9011)
- [Tikkurila Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-y498)
- [Dulux Almost Black](https://plan-home.com/color/almost-black)
- [RAL Classic Graphite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/graphite-grey-ral-7024)
- [Dulux Viridian Tide](https://plan-home.com/color/viridian-tide)
- [RAL Classic Grey Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/ral-5008-grey-blue)
- [RAL Classic Granite grey](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-grey-ral-7026)
- [RAL Classic Signal black](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-black-ral-9004)
- [Dulux Ink Well](https://plan-home.com/color/ink-well)
- [Little Greene Lamp Black](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-lamp-black-228)

## 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 Attic II](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-attic-ii-144)
- [Little Greene Cool Arbour](https://plan-home.com/color/cool-arbour-232)
- [Little Greene French Grey Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/french-grey-dark-163)
- [Little Greene Rubine Ashes](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-rubine-ashes-243)
- [Little Greene French Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/french-grey-113)

Official product page: https://www.littlegreene.com/dock-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.