Eton blue

Eton blue

infobox color
title = Eton blue
hex = 96C8A2
r = 150 | g = 200 | b = 162
h = 134 | s = 25 | v = 78
source = [http://www.etoncollege.com/eton.asp?di=1838 Eton College]
spelling = Colour

Eton blue is a bluish green colour used since early 19th century by sportsmen of Eton College. It is also used by the University of Cambridge.

References

*http://www.etoncollege.com/eton.asp?di=1838


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