Dulux Delft China / Holiday Blues 3 / 79BG 53/259
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| Code: | 79BG 53/259 |
| Name: | Delft China |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Delft China?
Dulux Delft China 79BG 53/259 is a clear, light blue with a noticeable aqua cast that keeps it crisp rather than powdery. Its cool character is especially apparent in daylight, where the blue-green notes look fresh and clean; under warmer evening lighting, it can appear softer and slightly less bright. This shade suits bathrooms, kitchens, utility rooms, and light-filled bedrooms where a clean colour on the walls can open up the space. Pair Delft China with soft white trim, pale oak, brushed chrome, or sandy beige textiles to offset its coolness. It also makes a neat choice for painted cabinetry or a front door when a brighter blue accent is wanted without going too dark.
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What are Dulux Delft China undertones?
Delft China is a mid-light, soft light blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.
HEX value:
RGB code:
130, 200, 227
Is Dulux Delft China cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 197° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
79BG 53/259 Delft China HSL code: 197, 63%, 70%
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 Delft China
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Delft China:
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
79BG 53/259
Delft China
Darker shades
79BG 53/259
Delft China
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 Delft China with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 17, such as Dulux Blush Rambler 6 and Powdered Heather.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #82C8E3 |
| RGB Decimal | 130, 200, 227 |
| RGB Percent | 50.98%, 78.43%, 89.02% |
| HSV | Hue: 197° Saturation: 42.73% Value: 89.02% |
| HSL | hsl(197, 63, 70) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 42.73 Magenta: 11.89 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98 |
| YIQ | Y: 182.148 I: -50.389 Q: -6.405 |
| XYZ | X: 43.719 Y: 51.597 Z: 80.308 |
| CIE Lab | L:77.039 a:-15.066 b:-20.289 |
| CIE Luv | L:77.039 u:-32.692 v:-29.712 |
| Decimal | 8571107 |
| Hunter Lab | 71.831, -17.062, -16.005 |
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