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From the decorative "Egyptian blue" of the ancient world, to the precious ultramarine and prussian blue pigments used in some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, the color blue has a fascinating history spanning around 6,000 years. Here's a short guide to how this color evolved.
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The Evolution of Powder Blue
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