Dulux Calm Sea / Steel Symphony 6

What are Dulux Calm Sea undertones?

The undertone of Calm Sea 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Calm Sea cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 196° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Calm Sea HSL code: 196, 15%, 86%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• 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 Calm Sea

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Calm Sea:

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

Calm Sea

• 10BB 73/026
  Niagara Blues 6

  

• Rail Cloth

  

• 04BB 75/027
  Snail Trail

  

• 30BB 72/040
  Frosted Steel

  

• Horizon View

  

Darker shades

Calm Sea

• 70BG 56/061
  Coastal Grey

  

• 90BG 63/043
  Steel Symphony 5

  

• 70BG 72/043
  Celestial Cloud 6

  

• 90BG 55/051
  Steel Symphony 4

  

• 70BG 43/103
  Winter Teal 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 Calm Sea with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.

Calm Sea

• 70RR 55/044
  Soft Cinnebar 4

  

• 30YR 63/031
  Cocoa Blush 5

  

• 60YR 73/015
  Chalk Blush 3

  

• 94YR 17/076
  Vintage Coins

  

• 90RR 31/100
  Oyster Cove 2

  

• 90RR 49/061
  Oyster Cove 3

  

• 10YR 15/098
  Nordic Sails 1

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D5DDE0
RGB Decimal	213, 221, 224
RGB Percent	83.53%, 86.67%, 87.84%
HSV	Hue: 196° Saturation: 4.91% Value: 87.84%
HSL	hsl(196, 15, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 4.91 Magenta: 1.34 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16
YIQ	Y: 218.95 I: -5.731 Q: -0.759
XYZ	X: 66.748 Y: 71.24 Z: 80.735
CIE Lab	L:87.602 a:-2.129 b:-2.398
CIE Luv	L:87.602 u:-4.583 v:-3.305
Decimal	14015968
Hunter Lab	84.404, -6.547, 2.37