Dulux Beachcomb Grey / Goose Down / 30GG 61/010

Code:30GG 61/010
Name:Beachcomb Grey
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Beachcomb Grey?

Alternative colour name - Dulux Goose Down Dulux's Beachcomb Grey offers a modern twist to mid-grey shades, while still being historically rooted in the Georgian era's preference for softer tones. This period saw a rise in the popularity of lighter shades, like subtle mid-greys. Meanwhile, Dulux Goose Down is a cool, light grey with hints of blue undertones that can give off a pale blue or grey appearance, depending on the lighting. When compared to Chic Shadow, Dulux Beachcomb Grey (Goose Down) is considerably lighter.

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Dulux Beachcomb Grey reviews (13 photos)

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What are Dulux Beachcomb Grey undertones?

Beachcomb Grey has a green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#C9CBC9

RGB code:

201, 203, 201

Is Dulux Beachcomb Grey 30GG 61/010 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 120°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

30GG 61/010 Beachcomb Grey HSL code: 120, 2%, 79%

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

How light temperature affects Beachcomb Grey

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Beachcomb Grey:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

30GG 61/010
Beachcomb Grey

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Beachcomb Grey with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as Dulux Purple Sage 5 and Himalayan Musk 2.

LRV of Beachcomb Grey

Beachcomb Grey has an LRV of 59.09% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 59.09%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

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HEX#c9cbc9Copy color code
RGB Decimal201, 203, 201Copy color code
RGB Percent78.82%, 79.61%, 78.82%Copy color code
HSVHue: 120° Saturation: 0.99% Value: 79.61%Copy color code
HSLhsl(120, 2, 79)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.99 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.99 Key: 20.39Copy color code
YIQY: 202.174 I: -0.549 Q: -1.045Copy color code
XYZX: 55.983 Y: 59.346 Z: 63.748Copy color code
CIE LabL:81.482 a:-1.054 b:0.758Copy color code
CIE LuvL:81.482 u:-1.019 v:1.323Copy color code
Decimal13224905Copy color code
Hunter Lab77.037, -5.096, 4.863Copy color code
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