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Closest ancient Greek color termH 186 · S 66 · L 51

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γλαυκός

glaukós

muted grey · blue · green

Especially lighter or non-vivid grey-blue-green appearances, including sea, eyes, olives, and vine leaves.

In the literature

“γλαυκὴ δέ σε τίκτε θάλασσα.”

“The gleaming sea gave birth to you.”