nile blue colors

Literary analysis:

In literary descriptions of dyes and pigments, "Nile blue" frequently appears as a distinctive example of a blue hue. For instance, one text details how the dye is characterized alongside other variants such as "new blue" and "fast blue," emphasizing its role among similar synthetic blue dyes [1]. Other brief references treat "Nile blue" as a standalone identifier of the color, reinforcing its recognition in the field of color literature [2]. Additionally, another citation employing the notation "Nile Blue R O O" further underscores its use in detailed chemical or artistic contexts where precise shade specification is important [3].

It is blue; the dye is as in ( a ), e.g. , Nile blue, new blue, fast blue, or methylene blue.
— from The Manufacture of Paper With Illustrations, and a Bibliography of Works Relating to Cellulose and Paper-Making by R. W. (Robert Walter) Sindall
Nile Blue.
— from Paint & Colour Mixing A practical handbook for painters, decorators and all who have to mix colours, containing 72 samples of paint of various colours, including the principal graining grounds by Arthur Seymour Jennings
Nile Blue R O O;
— from The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics: A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Franklin Beech

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