Wednesday, February 6, 2013

bluer and duller than grotto




Definition of CERULEAN BLUE

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a : a variable color averaging a strong greenish blue that is bluer and duller than grotto or cobalt blue and bluer and lighter than indigo carmine
b : a strong blue that is greener and stronger than Sèvres and greener, lighter, and stronger than Victoria blue —called also coelin
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: a stable light greenish blue pigment consisting essentially of oxides of cobalt and tin and used as an artist's color

They say cerulean is the blue of the sky. To be lighter and stronger at the same time. To be a different colour depending on the light. 

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