Eton blue, or 'Shelduck Blue' is a shade of green used since early 19th century by sportsmen of
Eton College
Eton College () is a public school in Eton, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1440 by Henry VI under the name ''Kynge's College of Our Ladye of Eton besyde Windesore'',Nevill, p. 3 ff. intended as a sister institution to King's College, ...
. It is also used by
Geelong Grammar School
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and is similar to the colour used by the
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public collegiate research university in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209 and granted a royal charter by Henry III in 1231, Cambridge is the world's third oldest surviving university and one of its most pr ...
(
Cambridge blue).
Chelsea FC
Chelsea Football Club is an English professional football club based in Fulham, West London. Founded in 1905, they play their home games at Stamford Bridge. The club competes in the Premier League, the top division of English football. Th ...
wore Eton Blue from its founding in 1905 as the
Earl of Cadogan, who was the club's president and held the title Viscount Chelsea, was an old Etonian. They changed to their darker shade of Royal Blue in 1907
See also
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References
Shades of blue
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Eton College
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