Nile Blue is a natural, light cyan color with the catalog reference BG68. Its hex value #B6E2EA makes it useful for work that calls for a light tone in the cyan family. Explore its values, harmonies and linked markers below.
#B6E2EArgb(182, 226, 234)hsl(189°, 55%, 82%)cmyk(22%, 3%, 0%, 8%)This color is recorded in the archived 2018 Finecolour chart. Its screen preview comes from the chart artwork, not a measured ink swatch. Marker links follow the model symbols printed in that edition.
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Best for clear skies, ocean and lake water, ice, swimming pools and crisp atmospheric backgrounds.
Layer over Green Gray No.6 (GG65) for a smooth transition. Pair with Tea Rose (YR218) for deep shadow — it's the direct complement. For a triadic palette add Aubergine (V127).
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