Dulux Cannon Ball 90BG 11/016
| Code: | 90BG 11/016 |
| Name: | Cannon Ball |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Cannon Ball?
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What are Dulux Cannon Ball undertones?
Cannon Ball has a 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:
#505354
RGB code:
80, 83, 84
Is Dulux Cannon Ball 90BG 11/016 cool or warm?
With a hue of 195°, this black leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
90BG 11/016 Cannon Ball HSL code: 195, 2%, 32%
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 Cannon Ball
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 black shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Cannon Ball:
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 11/016
Cannon Ball
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 Cannon Ball with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 15, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #505354 | |
| RGB Decimal | 80, 83, 84 | |
| RGB Percent | 31.37%, 32.55%, 32.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 195° Saturation: 4.76% Value: 32.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(195, 2, 32) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 4.76 Magenta: 1.19 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 67.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 82.217 I: -2.109 Q: -0.323 | |
| XYZ | X: 8.001 Y: 8.532 Z: 9.61 | |
| CIE Lab | L:35.067 a:-0.983 b:-1.001 | |
| CIE Luv | L:35.067 u:-1.663 v:-1.105 | |
| Decimal | 5264212 | |
| Hunter Lab | 29.21, -2.221, 0.939 |
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