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Smalt
What color is Smalt?
Smalt is a deep blue color that is derived from cobalt glass, a type of glass that contains cobalt compounds.
It has been used as a pigment for glassmaking, painting, pottery, and other media since ancient times.
This color is also known as dark powder blue, and it is similar to other shades of blue such as cobalt blue, navy blue, and royal blue.
However, smalt is more intense and vivid than these colors, and it has a slightly purple tint.
Smalt is a color that is often associated with elegance, sophistication, and royalty.
It can create a sense of calmness, depth, and mystery.
This color can also evoke feelings of loyalty, trust, and wisdom.
Smalt can be used for various purposes, such as decoration, fashion, art, and design.
Example of the palette with the Smalt color
![Palette with colors: Smalt, Olive Green and Bulgarian rose Picture with primary colors of Smalt, Olive Green, Bulgarian rose, Pale cerulean and Air Force Blue](/images/smalt/fish-with-a-yellow-tail.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Smalt color
![Palette with colors: Smalt, Dark pastel blue and Deep lilac Picture with primary colors of Smalt, Dark pastel blue, Deep lilac, Pale pink and Dark jungle green](/images/smalt/painting-of-a-mountain-valley.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Smalt color
![Palette with colors: Smalt, Pale yellow and Dark electric blue Picture with primary colors of Smalt, Pale yellow, Dark electric blue, Onyx and Dark pastel blue](/images/smalt/man-with-a-beard.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Smalt color
![Palette with colors: Smoky black, Smalt and Candy apple red Picture with primary colors of Smoky black, Smalt, Candy apple red, Russet and Spiro Disco Ball](/images/smalt/close-up-of-a-computer-mouse.webp)
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Example of the palette with the Smalt color
![Palette with colors: Smalt, Medium turquoise and Slate gray Picture with primary colors of Smalt, Medium turquoise, Slate gray, Onyx and Ash grey](/images/smalt/woman-in-a-futuristic-suit-standing.webp)
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What are the examples of Smalt color in everyday life?
It is made from glass that has been colored with cobalt.
Smalt has a HEX code of #003399 and corresponds to 0% red, 20% green, and 60% blue in the RGB color space.
Some examples of smalt color in everyday life are:
The flag of the European Union has a smalt blue background with twelve yellow stars in a circle.
The logo of IBM consists of eight horizontal stripes of smalt blue and the letters IBM in white.
The coat of arms of Finland features a smalt blue lion on a silver field, holding a sword and a crown.
The uniform of the United Nations peacekeepers is smalt blue with a UN emblem on the left chest.
Example of the palette with the Smalt color
![Palette with colors: Slate gray, Smalt and Pale silver Picture with primary colors of Slate gray, Smalt, Pale silver, Dark slate gray and Cosmic latte](/images/smalt/blue-vase-with-daisies-of-smalt-color.webp)
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What looks best in Smalt?
Example of the palette with the Smalt color
![Palette with colors: Cosmic latte, Black and Smalt Picture with primary colors of Cosmic latte, Black, Smalt, Royal Blue and Sepia](/images/smalt/painting-of-a-bird-of-smalt-color.webp)
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