Dusky blue plain textile with subtle violet shading and softly mottled surface

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Kirkby Design

Smooth Bluebell

Name: Smooth Bluebell
Brand: Kirkby Design

Smooth Bluebell is a deep, cool blue with a subtle violet-slate cast. Its plain surface appears softly mottled rather than completely flat, giving the shade understated depth.

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About this fabric

Smooth Bluebell is shown as a plain, deep blue surface with a cool bluebell tone and faint violet shading. The close image shows very little sheen, while gentle tonal variation gives the otherwise smooth face quiet visual depth. No composition, width or rub-test information is supplied for this colourway, and no performance features are noted.

How to use it

Pair this dusky blue with pale stone, chalky neutrals or dark timber for a calm, tailored scheme. Its cool violet undertone also works well with muted lavender and soft grey accents.

Use this cool, dusky blue on upholstery or curtains to bring restrained depth and a softly tailored feel.

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