#6E879F
B291
Smoky Blue
#6E879F · H209° S20% L53%
coolmutedBlue

Ohuhu B291 Smoky Blue is a mid muted blue alcohol marker in the Blue family. It sits in the mid-light value range, making it well-suited for sky, water, denim. Its cool undertone makes it well-suited to shadows, skies, and atmospheric depth.

Marker Facts

Hex
#6E879F
Color Family
Blue
Temperature
cool
Lightness
53% · mid-light
Saturation
20% · muted
Palette Ideas
3

Blend Ladder

Blue markers from shadow to highlight — layer these for smooth gradients.

#1a9ad1
B111 Pool Blue
#6E7E98
B384 Hydron Blue
#6E879F
B291 This marker
#2f8be9
B09 Tahitian Bl…
#7a99a9
B411 Rich Slate …

Works Well With

Highlights

#7AAED4
B05 Robin Egg B…
#65d3f9
B010
#97bdc9
B311 Stone Blue
#a3b9c2
B310 Blue Dusk

Shadows

#595D76
B672 Vienna Blue
#177ba8
B015 Celadon Blue
#14629d
B115 Classic Blue
#336E79
B683 Process Blue

Analogous

#97bdc9
B311 Stone Blue
#435faa
BV013 French Ultr…
#50608b
BV48 Distressed …
#bac5c8
BGY02 Pigeon Grey

Complementary

#9e7e6b
E413 Dark Brown
#c89e85
E58 Fawn Brown
#f5ac83
YR28 Apricot
#fae1d3
YR33 Rose Cream

Palette Ideas With This Color

🍃 Soft Companions Gentle neighbors that let Smoky Blue breathe — analogous, lifted, grounded. ⚖️ Quiet Counterpoint One opposite note to make Smoky Blue sing — warm against cool. 🌫 Moody Depth Shadowy layers that wrap Smoky Blue in atmosphere.

Similar Colors

#557897
BV414 Denim Blue
#7f8489
CG28 Web Grey
#8c9298
BGY05 Shark Grey
#6E7E98
B384 Hydron Blue
#61666b
GG15 Dark Neutra…
#3C5060
B412 Gunmetal Bl…
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