Dulux Blue Seduction 3 36BB 46/231
| Code: | 36BB 46/231 |
| Name: | Blue Seduction 3 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Blue Seduction 3?
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What are Dulux Blue Seduction 3 undertones?
Blue Seduction 3 has a clear blue 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:
#91B5D8
RGB code:
145, 181, 216
Is Dulux Blue Seduction 3 36BB 46/231 cool or warm?
At 210° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
36BB 46/231 Blue Seduction 3 HSL code: 210, 48%, 71%
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 Blue Seduction 3
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Blue Seduction 3:
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
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Blue Seduction 3
Darker shades
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Blue Seduction 3
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 Blue Seduction 3 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.
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Blue Seduction 3
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #91B5D8 | |
| RGB Decimal | 145, 181, 216 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.86%, 70.98%, 84.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 210° Saturation: 32.87% Value: 84.71% | |
| HSL | hsl(210, 48, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 32.87 Magenta: 16.2 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 15.29 | |
| YIQ | Y: 174.226 I: -32.699 Q: 3.277 | |
| XYZ | X: 40.591 Y: 44.023 Z: 71.306 | |
| CIE Lab | L:72.244 a:-3.832 b:-21.536 | |
| CIE Luv | L:72.244 u:-19.127 v:-33.108 | |
| Decimal | 9549272 | |
| Hunter Lab | 66.35, -6.912, -17.273 |
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