Little Greene Smalt 255
| Official page: | Smalt 255 |
| Code: | 255 |
| Name: | Smalt |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Smalt?
Step into a space painted with the sophisticated hue of Little Greene's 255 Smalt, a deep and calming shade that evokes a sense of elegance and serenity. This exquisite color pairs harmoniously with accents in White Chiffon, creating a refined and modern aesthetic. For a striking contrast, consider incorporating touches of Mushroom Cap or Marble Pink alongside 255 Smalt to add depth and character to the room. Whether you're creating a tranquil sanctuary or a vibrant living area, this versatile hue is the perfect choice to elevate your interior design scheme. Elevate your space with Little Greene 255 Smalt and embrace a world of timeless elegance and style.
Smalt for living room
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Little Greene 255 for bathroom
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Smalt 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 hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
Little Greene Smalt reviews
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What are Little Greene Smalt undertones?
The undertone of Smalt can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#29467B
RGB code:
41, 70, 123
Is Little Greene Smalt 255 cool or warm?
With a hue of 219° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
255 Smalt HSL code: 219, 50%, 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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Smalt
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Smalt:
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 Smalt with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 39, such as Little Greene Perennial Grey and Dash of Soot.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #29467B | |
| RGB Decimal | 41, 70, 123 | |
| RGB Percent | 16.08%, 27.45%, 48.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 219° Saturation: 66.67% Value: 48.24% | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 50, 32) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 66.67 Magenta: 43.09 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 51.76 | |
| YIQ | Y: 67.371 I: -34.312 Q: 10.359 | |
| XYZ | X: 6.678 Y: 6.281 Z: 19.594 | |
| CIE Lab | L:30.111 a:7.568 b:-33.413 | |
| CIE Luv | L:30.111 u:-11.957 v:-44.745 | |
| Decimal | 2705019 | |
| Hunter Lab | 25.062, 3.706, -28.81 |
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