Dulux Borrowed Blue / Pebble Drift 6 / 90BG 72/063

What are Dulux Borrowed Blue undertones?

The undertone of Borrowed Blue can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Borrowed Blue 90BG 72/063 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 200° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

90BG 72/063 Borrowed Blue HSL code: 200, 24%, 85%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Borrowed Blue

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Borrowed Blue:

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

90BG 72/063
Borrowed Blue

• 70BG 72/057
  Winter Teal 6

  

Darker shades

90BG 72/063
Borrowed Blue

• 90BG 56/088
  Pebble Drift 4

  

• 90BG 63/072
  Pebble Drift 5

  

• 90BG 42/106
  Ocean Stone

  

• 10BB 83/006
  Atmosphere

  

• Misty Sky

  

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 Borrowed Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.

90BG 72/063
Borrowed Blue

• 30YR 63/031
  Cocoa Blush 5

  

• 60YR 73/015
  Chalk Blush 3

  

• 94YR 17/076
  Vintage Coins

  

• Nordic Bliss

  

• 30YY 68/024
  Thimble Case

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D1DDE3
RGB Decimal	209, 221, 227
RGB Percent	81.96%, 86.67%, 89.02%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 7.93% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(200, 24, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.93 Magenta: 2.64 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 218.096 I: -9.079 Q: -0.671
XYZ	X: 66.012 Y: 70.814 Z: 82.843
CIE Lab	L:87.394 a:-2.875 b:-4.317
CIE Luv	L:87.394 u:-6.871 v:-6.154
Decimal	13753827
Hunter Lab	84.151, -7.239, 0.537