Also, the surface of Earth has reflected and scattered the light. All this scattering mixes the colors together again so we see more white and less blue. When King of England (George III) needed color with strong impact to immediately express royalty, several clothiers across the country tried to develop the right color and shade. Ultimately Scutts Bridge Mill won the contest. Queen Charlotte wore the robe in this color, what gave the color an alternative name Queen Blue. Navy blue, classical color of authority, can be used in very playful ways too, as we can see in the photo above. Its relative cadet blue is softer and even more appropriate for young people or less ceremonial occasions. Neon Blue is a staple of late-night diners and interior design portfolios alike. It’s bright, cool, and gives a sense of energy and vibrancy to what could otherwise be just another shade of blue.

Named after Columbia University, Columbia Blue actually predates the color classification system and had to be prescribed a designation once that system came into being. It’s the official color of the oldest student organization at Columbia University, the Philolexian Society, founded in 1802.Did you know word azur comes from the very same root as Spanish azul, which is just short from ‘lapis azuli’? Lapis azuli is of course precious stone and we’ll come to that too! Let’s stay at shades of sky for now. When, for instance, the sun goes down, color of the sky changes and that inspired next set of variations:

Now that you know what values make up the sky blue color code, you can be sure that you’ll get the right swatch every time. However, if you ever need help with any other color palette, you can be sure we can help you to get what you need. The Golden State Warriors, a professionally ranked basketball team based in San Francisco and often referred to affectionately as “the Dubs”, feature a striking blue and gold logo that has changed dramatically over the years while still retaining the characteristic deep blue tones. Robin’s eggs are some of the few distinctively blue objects found in nature, and the eye-catching color of those little eggs has left an indelible mark upon the human imagination. With its pale icy tone and muted blue shades, the coolly soothing Arctic Blue draws its inspiration from the icy waters of the Arctic circle, as well as the bright white reflections of the snow and ice that float upon those same waters. The art of the Byzantine Empire was marked by vivid colors and expressive imagery, so it should come as no surprise that Byzantine Blue should have that same characteristic brightness that helped establish the impact of the empire that gave this color its name.

Most people do not have blue eyes, blue flowers do not occur naturally (other pigments and plant minerals combine with light to create the color you see as “blue”), and blue animals are quite rare. The sky is blue—or is it? Spruce trees are found growing throughout much of the world. The needles and spines that grow in place of leaves have a distinctive deep green color that takes on a frosted blue appearance throughout the year, giving Spruce Blue its name as a result. Formula One: The Benetton and its successor Renault team won the four drivers' and the constructors' World Championships of the squad with sky blue race cars, driven by Michael Schumacher at Benetton in 1994 and 1995 and Fernando Alonso at Renault in 2005 and 2006.