Dulux Chic Shadow / Grey Steel 2 / 00NN 53/000
| Code: | 00NN 53/000 |
| Name: | Chic Shadow |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Chic Shadow?
Welcome to a space enveloped in the sophisticated charm of Dulux Chic Shadow (Code: Grey), a versatile shade that effortlessly complements any interior style. This understated hue pairs beautifully with both modern and traditional decor, offering a timeless elegance to living rooms, bedrooms, and home offices. Its subtle undertones of grey create a calming atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for relaxation and creativity. Embrace the understated chic of Chic Shadow in your sanctuary and elevate your space with a touch of refined tranquility.
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What are Dulux Chic Shadow undertones?
Chic Shadow has a yellow 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:
#BABAB9
RGB code:
186, 186, 185
Is Dulux Chic Shadow 00NN 53/000 cool or warm?
With a hue of 60°, this Grey shade sits right in the neutral zone on the HSL color wheel—neither warm nor cool.
00NN 53/000 Chic Shadow HSL code: 60, 1%, 73%
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 Chic Shadow
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Chic Shadow:
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
00NN 53/000
Chic Shadow
Darker shades
00NN 53/000
Chic Shadow
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 Chic Shadow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Dulux Fragrant Cloud 5 and Lilac Heather 5.
LRV of Chic Shadow
Chic Shadow has an LRV of 49.05% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 49.05%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #babab9 | |
| RGB Decimal | 186, 186, 185 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.94%, 72.94%, 72.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 0.54% Value: 72.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 1, 73) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.54 Key: 27.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 185.886 I: 0.321 Q: -0.311 | |
| XYZ | X: 46.563 Y: 49.06 Z: 52.902 | |
| CIE Lab | L:75.488 a:-0.187 b:0.509 | |
| CIE Luv | L:75.488 u:0.056 v:0.788 | |
| Decimal | 12237497 | |
| Hunter Lab | 70.043, -3.91, 4.249 |
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