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 (3 photos)

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space

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Little Greene 255 for bathroom (5 photos)

Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark blue real bathrooms.

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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 blue hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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Little Greene Smalt 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 Smalt undertones?

Smalt 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:

#29467B

RGB code:

41, 70, 123

Is Little Greene Smalt 255 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 219° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.

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.

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 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 Smalt:

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 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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HEX#29467BCopy color code
RGB Decimal41, 70, 123Copy color code
RGB Percent16.08%, 27.45%, 48.24%Copy color code
HSVHue: 219° Saturation: 66.67% Value: 48.24%Copy color code
HSLhsl(219, 50, 32)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 66.67 Magenta: 43.09 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 51.76Copy color code
YIQY: 67.371 I: -34.312 Q: 10.359Copy color code
XYZX: 6.678 Y: 6.281 Z: 19.594Copy color code
CIE LabL:30.111 a:7.568 b:-33.413Copy color code
CIE LuvL:30.111 u:-11.957 v:-44.745Copy color code
Decimal2705019Copy color code
Hunter Lab25.062, 3.706, -28.81Copy color code
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