Byzantine blue

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Byzantine blue
 
CIELChuv (L, C, h)
(42, 103, 262°)
SourceInternet
ISCC–NBS descriptorVivid blue
B: Normalized to [0–255] (byte)
Greek blue, Santorini

Byzantine blue is a color ranging from light celestial blue or lazuli to dark Egyptian blue.

Variations

Dark Byzantine blue

The dark variation is best described as the color of the Byzantine

blue-grey, Prussian and Navy blue, well attested on frescoes and mosaics.[1]

Dark Byzantine blue
 
CIELChuv (L, C, h)
(20, 22, 261°)
SourceInternet
ISCC–NBS descriptorDark purplish blue
B: Normalized to [0–255] (byte)
Blue of Nerezi (Neresko plavo)

References

  1. ^ "Byzantine Blue Schmincke Oil Paints - 495 - Byzantine Blue Paint, Byzantine Blue Color, Mussini Resin Schmincke Paint, 2A2F4D". Art-Paints.com. Retrieved 2017-09-19.