Quote Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome View Post
Just a note for those who might be interested about House of Cheviot hose. They actually have two very similar, but distinct, shades of light blue.

The one that is called "ancient blue" is made from a yarn which is a uniform shade of light bloue throughout.

Then there is a shade called "blue mix" which is made from a blended yarn. The main color is that same shade of light blue in the ancient blue hose, but there are small amounts of other colors blended in, such as greens, greys, etc., giving the hose a marled appearance. This shade better fits the description of lovat blue.

To my eye the blue mix (lovat blue) lends itself more to daywear functions, whereas the uniform ancient blue shade lends itself better to evening wear.

Your mileage may vary.
Quite right, Matt, thank you for clarifying.

Cheers,