Union Blue (Glidden)
#55676E  ·  hsl(196.8, 12.82%, 38.24%)
Tints & Shades
#151A1C
#22292C
#2F393D
#3C484D
#48585E
#55676E
#6A8089
#83979F
#9DADB3
#B8C4C8
#D3DADD
Color Values
Hex #55676E
RGB 85, 103, 110
HSL hsl(196.8, 12.82%, 38.24%)
CMYK 23, 6, 0, 57
CSS Variable
--color-union-blue-glidden: #55676E;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
5.91:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.55:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
About this color

Union Blue (Glidden) — Union Blue (Glidden) is inspired by the Union Army uniforms of the American Civil War. It falls into the blue-gray or muted blue color family. It is a dark, cool color that appears as a desaturated blue with a noticeable gray undertone, often described as a shadowy or dark teal-gray.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Union Blue (Glidden) looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Union Blue (Glidden) as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · دھوپ چھاؤں

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Union Blue (Glidden) reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
✨ Zari Wirework:
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Depth:
🪞 Rang & Roop · رنگ و روپ

Complexion Resonance

Test how Union Blue (Glidden) harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring Union Blue (Glidden) to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Union Blue (Glidden) (#55676E) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Union Blue (Glidden) in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet

Generate an official archival A4 PDF specification sheet with fabric metrics, Zari finish, and scannable QR code.

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Occasion Harmony: Baraat & Nikkah

Imperial bridal lehenga & groom sherwani couture, deep surkh crimson, and 24k royal zardozi.

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