Inspiration in the color glaucous.

How to use the color glaucous.

Glaucous

#6082B6,#FFFFFF

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Information about glaucous color.

The glaucous HEX code picker is #6082B6. This dusky blue sits at the meeting point of blue, green, and gray.

The color glaucous can be achieved in an RGB space with 96 red, 130 green, and 182 blue. Glaucous color can be achieved in a CMYK color space with 47% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29% black.

Combine glaucous with other colors.

The color glaucous is relatively neutral because of its shimmery gray quality. This gives glaucous color versatility to pair with many hues. Combined with other cool tones, the color glaucous evokes tranquility. Contrasted with warm colors, glaucous shows off its steely side. Play with glaucous color in palettes of coral, champagne, or peach to admire its shimmery quality.

Tap into the psychology of the color glaucous.

Glaucous is a cool and muted color. Its blue base ties it to tranquility. Because glaucous color is neither bright nor vibrant, this shade evokes reliability, too, making it a popular choice for brands that want to convey confidence.

The color glaucous seen in its waxy form.

Glaucous color was named after the waxy coating that occurs naturally on some plants. The layer can be easily rubbed off. Plants that commonly go glaucous include mature plums, grapes, and cacti. This coating protects leaves from rainfall and fruits from insects that climb and feed on them.

See glaucous color at its most brilliant.

The color glaucous shows off its shimmery side when used in contrast with metallic bronze or brass, or when applied to velvet or satin textures. Glaucous color is popular in fashion and interior design to conjure a frosty and sophisticated look.