50BB 08/257

Dulux Subzero Blue

Dulux Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Subzero Blue paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 50BB 08/257. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:50BB 08/257
Color name:Subzero Blue
Brand:Dulux

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LRV of Subzero Blue

Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257 has an LRV of 8.24% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 8.24% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Dulux Subzero Blue undertones?

Blue is Dulux Subzero Blue undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#39537A

RGB code:

57, 83, 122

Is Dulux Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 216° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

50BB 08/257 Subzero Blue HSL code: 216, 36%, 35%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
  • Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Subzero Blue:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Darker shades

Dulux 50BB 08/257 Subzero Blue

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257 vs N434

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Dulux Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257 vs Tikkurila  N434Dulux Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257
LRV: 8.24%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 9.35%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257 vs Midnight Teal 90BG 11/101

Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.

Dulux Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257 vs Dulux Midnight Teal 90BG 11/101Dulux Subzero Blue 50BB 08/257
LRV: 8.24%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 9.27%
Dark color
Temperature: cold

Color codes

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HEX#39537acopy color code
RGB Decimal57, 83, 122copy color code
RGB Percent22.35%, 32.55%, 47.84%copy color code
HSVHue: 216° Saturation: 53.28% Value: 47.84%copy color code
HSLhsl(216, 36, 35)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 53.28 Magenta: 31.97 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 52.16copy color code
YIQY: 79.672 I: -28.026 Q: 6.637copy color code
XYZX: 8.292 Y: 8.461 Z: 19.603copy color code
CIE LabL:34.925 a:2.253 b:-25.131copy color code
CIE LuvL:34.925 u:-12.206 v:-34.438copy color code
Decimal3756922copy color code
Hunter lab29.088, -0.018, -19.597copy color code
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