A character story

Prussian Velvet

A deep Prussian blue paint

The best-dressed guest at the party who says the least, but knows the most.

Plate I — Prussian VelvetLibrary with paneled walls and coffered ceiling in Prussian Velvet deep blue by Jax & Hue, walnut shelves, and a leather sofa.

I. The character

Prussian Velvet is an old soul in a modern world. It isn’t just a color; it’s a presence. It feels like the memory of a place you’ve only visited in dreams—a dimly lit jazz club in a foreign capital, the deep shadows of a historic library, or the twilight sky over an open ocean. It is confident enough to be dark, yet warm enough to be inviting. It doesn't ask for attention; it commands it through silence. This is a color for the bold, the traveled, and the storytellers. It brings a sense of history and depth that makes a new home feel like it has been standing for a century.

Cultured.Enigmatic.Soulful.

Plate IIEntryway painted in Prussian Velvet deep Prussian blue by Jax & Hue, with an antique wood console and brass lamp.

Plate IIIBedroom with a coffered ceiling in Prussian Velvet inky blue paint by Jax & Hue, a marble fireplace, and a globe chandelier.

II. In the room

This shade is a complex, oceanic teal that refuses to be one-dimensional. It is a color that craves texture and history, looking its best when paired with materials that have lived a little. It pulls the warmth out of rich walnut woods and softens the edge of unlacquered brass. It feels right at home next to the tactile grit of natural stone or the worn patina of cognac leather. The undertones are a shapeshifter, drifting from a regal, deep blue in the morning light to a grounded, earthy forest shadow as the sun sets.

Prussian Velvet is designed for the rooms where you want the world to slow down. It acts as a visual hush, dampening the noise of the outside world and wrapping the walls in a protective, restorative layer. It transforms a dining room into an intimate, candlelit cavern where dinners naturally stretch into late-night conversations. In a study or bedroom, it creates a cocoon-like escape, turning the space into a sanctuary for focus, rest, and reflection.

III. About the color

Prussian Velvet is a deep inky blue paint with a subtle green undertone, richer and more atmospheric than navy. It's ink in an old paint box, the historic Prussian blue pigment it's named for. In libraries, living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms it pairs with warm woods, marble, aged brass, leather, and creamy whites.
Luminous deep blue by day, enveloping at night. Our top-selling blue.

Prussian Velvet at a glance

Color: A deep Prussian blue paint
Hex: #173C54
Sizes: Gallon $118.00
Similar hues: Stillwater Ink, Tempest Slate, Peacock Court, Midnight Wharf

Not sure how it will look in your light? See paint colors by room direction, or read why our paint is pigmented, not tinted.

IV. Bring it home

Bring Prussian Velvet home

Prussian Velvet

Prussian Velvet

$118.00 USD

Prussian Velvet

$118.00 USD

Questions about Prussian Velvet

What color is Prussian Velvet?

Prussian Velvet is a deep Prussian blue paint. Deep blue with mineral undertones.

Is Prussian Velvet warm or cool?

Prussian Velvet is a cool color with green undertones.

What finish does Prussian Velvet come in?

Prussian Velvet comes in a matte finish, made for interior walls.

Will Prussian Velvet look different in my room?

Yes, every paint color shifts with the light. North-facing rooms make colors look cooler and deeper, south-facing rooms warm them up, and east and west rooms change through the day. Our guide to paint colors by room direction explains what to expect.

What colors are similar to Prussian Velvet?

Stillwater Ink, Tempest Slate, Peacock Court, Midnight Wharfare close in color and mood.