Little Greene Mazarine 256

Official page:Mazarine 256
Code:256
Name:Mazarine
Brand:Little Greene
Collections:Colours of England

What color is Little Greene Mazarine?

Elevate your space with a touch of sophistication using the timeless charm of Little Greene 256 Mazarine. This deep blue hue, reminiscent of the vast ocean, adds a sense of tranquility and depth to any room. Pair Mazarine with warm neutrals like Soft Moss 141 or indulge in a bold contrast by combining it with a soft blush tone like Pink Slip 197. For a modern twist, consider creating a striking color scheme with Mazarine alongside the crisp freshness of Shallows 223. Let Little Greene 256 Mazarine be the standout feature in your interior design, offering a rich and luxurious ambiance.

Little Greene Mazarine reviews (5 photos)

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What are Little Greene Mazarine undertones?

Mazarine 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:

#235580

RGB code:

35, 85, 128

Is Little Greene Mazarine 256 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 208° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.

256 Mazarine HSL code: 208, 57%, 32%

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 Mazarine

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Mazarine:

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 Mazarine with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 28, such as Little Greene Elysian Ground and Rolling Fog.

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HEX#235580Copy color code
RGB Decimal35, 85, 128Copy color code
RGB Percent13.73%, 33.33%, 50.20%Copy color code
HSVHue: 208° Saturation: 72.66% Value: 50.2%Copy color code
HSLhsl(208, 57, 32)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 72.66 Magenta: 33.59 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.8Copy color code
YIQY: 74.952 I: -43.613 Q: 2.805Copy color code
XYZX: 7.836 Y: 8.412 Z: 21.627Copy color code
CIE LabL:34.826 a:-1.463 b:-29.06Copy color code
CIE LuvL:34.826 u:-18.221 v:-39.705Copy color code
Decimal2315648Copy color code
Hunter Lab29.003, -2.528, -23.908Copy color code
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