Dulux Blush Pink / Crushed Cotton 2 / 50YR 74/054

What are Dulux Blush Pink undertones?

The undertone of Blush Pink can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Blush Pink 50YR 74/054 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 20° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

50YR 74/054 Blush Pink HSL code: 20, 30%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Blush Pink

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:

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

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Blush Pink:

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

50YR 74/054
Blush Pink

• 30YR 74/045
  Nomadic Glow 5

  

• 90RR 83/026
  Adobe Pink 6

  

• 50YR 74/043
  Nutmeg Cluster 5

  

• 50YR 83/025
  Crushed Cotton 3

  

• 80YR 74/043
  Expresso Delight 6

  

Darker shades

50YR 74/054
Blush Pink

• 70YR 45/133
  Caramel Fudge

  

• 80YR 59/089
  Soft Stone

  

• 90YR 41/179
  Soft Almond 3

  

• 70YR 58/091
  Cracked Clay 1

  

• 90YR 59/108
  Frayed Hessian 1

  

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 Blush Pink with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 200, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

50YR 74/054
Blush Pink

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E6D8D1
RGB Decimal	230, 216, 209
RGB Percent	90.20%, 84.71%, 81.96%
HSV	Hue: 20° Saturation: 9.13% Value: 90.2%
HSL	hsl(20, 30, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.09 Yellow: 9.13 Key: 9.8
YIQ	Y: 219.388 I: 10.592 Q: 0.783
XYZ	X: 68.696 Y: 70.539 Z: 70.301
CIE Lab	L:87.261 a:3.622 b:5.175
CIE Luv	L:87.261 u:8.595 v:7.094
Decimal	15128785
Hunter Lab	83.988, -0.979, 9.163