Dulux Cobalt Embrace 43BB 09/340
| Code: | 43BB 09/340 |
| Name: | Cobalt Embrace |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Cobalt Embrace?
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What are Dulux Cobalt Embrace undertones?
Cobalt Embrace has a clear 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:
#005184
RGB code:
0, 81, 132
Is Dulux Cobalt Embrace 43BB 09/340 cool or warm?
At 203° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.
43BB 09/340 Cobalt Embrace HSL code: 203, 100%, 26%
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 Cobalt Embrace
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Cobalt Embrace:
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
43BB 09/340
Cobalt Embrace
Darker shades
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Cobalt Embrace
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 Cobalt Embrace with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 23, such as Dulux Winter Pumpkin and Mango Melody 5.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #005184 | |
| RGB Decimal | 0, 81, 132 | |
| RGB Percent | 0.00%, 31.76%, 51.76% | |
| HSV | Hue: 203° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 51.76% | |
| HSL | hsl(203, 100, 26) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 100.0 Magenta: 38.64 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 48.24 | |
| YIQ | Y: 62.595 I: -64.656 Q: -1.263 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.105 Y: 7.55 Z: 22.906 | |
| CIE Lab | L:33.027 a:-0.694 b:-34.42 | |
| CIE Luv | L:33.027 u:-20.402 v:-46.781 | |
| Decimal | 20868 | |
| Hunter Lab | 27.477, -1.925, -30.194 |
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