Little Greene Woad 251
| Official page: | Woad 251 |
| Code: | 251 |
| Name: | Woad |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Woad?
Step into a world of timeless elegance with Little Greene 251 Woad. This deep and rich color, with its hints of blue and gray, adds a sense of sophistication to any space. Pair this versatile shade with warm neutrals like Stone 40 or cool tones like Dorchester Pink 244 for a harmonious and stylish contrast. Create a modern and inviting atmosphere by incorporating accents in Olive 13 or Pink Slip 294 to complement the depth of Woad. Whether used as a wall color or in furniture pieces, Little Greene 251 Woad is sure to elevate your interior design with its classic charm.
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What are Little Greene Woad undertones?
Woad 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:
#436382
RGB code:
67, 99, 130
Is Little Greene Woad 251 cool or warm?
With a hue of 210°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
251 Woad HSL code: 210, 32%, 39%
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 Woad
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 Woad:
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
251
Woad
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 Woad with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Little Greene Perennial Grey and Dash of Soot.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #436382 | |
| RGB Decimal | 67, 99, 130 | |
| RGB Percent | 26.27%, 38.82%, 50.98% | |
| HSV | Hue: 210° Saturation: 48.46% Value: 50.98% | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 32, 39) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 48.46 Magenta: 23.85 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 49.02 | |
| YIQ | Y: 92.966 I: -29.03 Q: 2.878 | |
| XYZ | X: 10.804 Y: 11.728 Z: 22.807 | |
| CIE Lab | L:40.78 a:-2.535 b:-20.881 | |
| CIE Luv | L:40.78 u:-15.087 v:-28.97 | |
| Decimal | 4416386 | |
| Hunter Lab | 34.246, -3.616, -15.514 |
Color equivalents
RAL 5007
Brillant blue
RAL Classic

RAL 5023
Distant blue
RAL Classic

4947
True Blue
Jotun
30BB 14/242
Lost Lake
Dulux
RAL 5000
Violet Blue
RAL Classic

50BB 11/216
Morning Jewel 1
Dulux
N434
Tikkurila

L429
Indigo
Tikkurila

10BB 15/154
Niagara Blues 1
Dulux

4625
Petroli
Jotun
50BB 11/321
Sapphire Springs 2
Dulux
256
Mazarine
Little Greene

30BB 18/190
Wild Water 2
Dulux

50BB 18/216
Ink Wash
Dulux
70BB 14/202
Pressed Blueberry
Dulux
M436
Royal
Tikkurila

87BB 14/430
Martian Skies 2
Dulux
L356
Tikkurila

