Hues of colors had several names over time. Some of them are slightly different from each other but fashion always dictates something new. It was the same case with historical styles. Classic and popular hues are used by several companies, but of course there are differences between the colors in spite of the same name. It matters on what kind of surface we use them: wall paint, fabrics, porcelain etc. Let’s see some examples:
Duck Egg Blue: it is a light, soft, mildly greenish blue color with a tint of grey. Its darker hues are pastel shades also. Originally it was used on Chinese porcelains, it came to Europe from there. The name was given after the color of Mallard duck’s egg. It fits for several styles and looks good in every room, creating a calming, friendly and inviting interior. Impossible to overdose.
British Racing Green: originally it is a deep, almost black color, the lighter and brighter hues of it are also widespread. As the name indicates, there is a connection with car racing, it was chosen for the color of Napier racing cars in 1903. Elegant, traditional, dark color deepening the space. Using on bigger surface requires appropriate lighting.
Wedgewood Blue: a light but quite bold blue color with a tint of grey and purple. It was named after the Wedgewood porcelain manufactory founded in 1759, which used this color hue on its matte surfaced products (jasperware). It creates an opulent mood but this can be heightened by combining with white. Airy but dominant hue.
Oxblood Red: a warm deep red color with dark brown and purplish tones. The name was firstly mentioned around 1700. It was a popular autumn-winter color, frequently used for traditional leather furniture. More elegant than most of the red hues, strong but not obtrusive. It has to be counterweighted when applied on a big surface (e.g. wall).
For choosing the proper color, if possible, take the object of which’s color we like. If this is impossible, ask for help of an interior designer-color adviser for the perfect choice.