Humans (at least Asians) are wheatish-brown in color. Why was Krishna portrayed as blue? Is it just to show his purity, or is there some story background of it (e.g. is it based in reality)?
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Everywhere Krishna is mentioned as black skinned coloured (Shyam/Krishan Varn). May be black is more associated with Nishachar/Rakchasa, so krishna is shown blue. But in many temples krishna murti are in black colour.
There are no blue colour murti of Krishna as there is no blue colour natural stone. You will find only blue color pictures. May be getting natural blue colour was easier in good old days.