Color Insider

Color Insider

Color of the Week

Glaucous Blue

Psychology, History, Fashion, Interiors, Branding & Pantone®

Sasha Lavrova's avatar
Sasha Lavrova
Jan 21, 2026
∙ Paid

Happy Tuesday! I’m back and today we’re talking about a muted, gray-leaning blue that sits in the light-to-mid range of the blue spectrum: Glaucous Blue.

Its lower saturation gives it a soft, slightly dusted and hazy appearance.

Loading...

Psychology

Psychologically, glaucous blue communicates quiet focus, emotional regulation and reflection. Its reduced saturation …

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Ametra.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Syntes, Inc. · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture