# Dulux Constructed Steel

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/constructed-steel](https://plan-home.com/color/constructed-steel)

Dulux Constructed Steel is a light-to-mid grey with a gently warm, softened cast rather than a sharp blue-steel look. Its close, low-contrast mix of grey and beige makes it read as a quiet neutral on broad walls, especially alongside white trim. In cooler daylight, Constructed Steel can appear more plainly grey, while warm bulbs draw out its subtle putty-like warmth. It suits living rooms, hallways, and bedrooms where a muted backdrop is wanted without the brightness of pale off-white. Pair it with oak, linen, brushed nickel, charcoal details, or creamy whites for a restrained, layered interior.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Constructed Steel
- **HEX:** #A5A2A0
- **RGB:** 165, 162, 160
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 24° Saturation: 3.03% Value: 64.71%
- **HSL:** hsl(24, 3, 64)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.82 Yellow: 3.03 Key: 35.29
- **YIQ:** Y: 162.669 I: 2.43 Q: 0.012
- **XYZ:** X: 34.781 Y: 36.378 Z: 38.438
- **CIE Lab:** L:66.808 a:0.703 b:1.422
- **CIE Luv:** L:66.808 u:1.84 v:1.936
- **Decimal:** 10855072
- **Hunter Lab:** 60.314, -2.616, 4.435

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic White aluminium](https://plan-home.com/color/white-aluminium-ral-9006)
- [Dulux Night Jewels 4](https://plan-home.com/color/night-jewels-4-00nn-37000)
- [Farrow and Ball Manor House Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-manor-house-gray-265)
- [Little Greene Urbane Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-urbane-grey-225)
- [Tikkurila Granite](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-k499)
- [RAL Classic Signal grey](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-grey-ral-7004)
- [Farrow and Ball Worsted](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-worsted-284)
- [Tikkurila Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/ash-m497)
- [Dulux Flying Feather](https://plan-home.com/color/flying-feather)
- [Tikkurila Calcite](https://plan-home.com/color/calcite-k487)
- [Dulux Goosewing](https://plan-home.com/color/goosewing)
- [Dulux Warm Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-warm-pewter)
- [Dulux Birch Root](https://plan-home.com/color/birch-root)
- [Tikkurila K488](https://plan-home.com/color/k488)
- [Little Greene Perennial Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-perennial-grey-245)
- [Dulux Woven Nest](https://plan-home.com/color/woven-nest)
- [Dulux Narrow Lane](https://plan-home.com/color/narrow-lane)
- [RAL Classic Platinum grey](https://plan-home.com/color/platinum-grey-ral-7036)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Flying Feather](https://plan-home.com/color/flying-feather)
- [Dulux Silver Shores](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-shores)
- [Dulux Perfectly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/perfectly-taupe)
- [Dulux Warm Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/warm-truffle)
- [Dulux Slow Living](https://plan-home.com/color/slow-living)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Praline Melt](https://plan-home.com/color/praline-melt)
- [Dulux Cocoa Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-powder)
- [Dulux Woodland Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/woodland-trail)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Misty Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-morning)
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 6](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-6)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.