Dulux Celestial Cloud 5 70BG 68/056

What are Dulux Celestial Cloud 5 undertones?

The undertone of Celestial Cloud 5 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Celestial Cloud 5 70BG 68/056 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 194° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

70BG 68/056 Celestial Cloud 5 HSL code: 194, 20%, 83%

• 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 Celestial Cloud 5

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 Celestial Cloud 5:

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

70BG 68/056
Celestial Cloud 5

• Calm Sea

  

• 70BG 72/043
  Celestial Cloud 6

  

• 10BB 83/006
  Atmosphere

  

• 70BG 72/057
  Winter Teal 6

  

• 90BG 72/063
  Borrowed Blue

  

Darker shades

70BG 68/056
Celestial Cloud 5

• 70BG 43/103
  Winter Teal 3

  

• 50BG 44/094
  River Valley

  

• Misty Sky

  

• 70BG 56/061
  Coastal Grey

  

• 90BG 63/072
  Pebble Drift 5

  

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 Celestial Cloud 5 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 14, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.

70BG 68/056
Celestial Cloud 5

• 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	#CCD9DD
RGB Decimal	204, 217, 221
RGB Percent	80.00%, 85.10%, 86.67%
HSV	Hue: 194° Saturation: 7.69% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(194, 20, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 7.69 Magenta: 1.81 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 213.569 I: -9.032 Q: -1.505
XYZ	X: 62.762 Y: 67.683 Z: 78.145
CIE Lab	L:85.848 a:-3.597 b:-3.465
CIE Luv	L:85.848 u:-7.316 v:-4.691
Decimal	13425117
Hunter Lab	82.27, -7.797, 1.271