The Color Blue One of the most difficult colors to describe is one of the most frequently used colors: blue. The range of blue shades is extensive ranging from pale, pastel blues to deep, navy blues. More vibrant blues that have greens and yellows combined include ultramarine, azure and cobalt blue. Blue is also a component of the traditional color model known as RYB (Red, Yellow, Blue). Blue References There are several shades of the color blue found in nature that many people can associate with. The vibrance of sky blue, the soft brilliance of robin’s egg blue and the aqua marine blues found in many ocean waters are all commonly referenced blues. Blue has been known to have a calming quality and is frequently used in various environments such as hospitals and schools to help radiate this feature. A medium blue is also the color used to represent Hannukah in the Jewish faith as well as being a staple color for many nations. The Versatility of Blue Because of the wide range of blue shades, the color blue can have a more universal association between males and females. Lighter or more brilliant blues are typically considered delicate and more feminine while deeper blues can be more neutral and appropriate for both men and women. |  Color coordinates —
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