Dulux Delft China / Holiday Blues 3

What are Dulux Delft China undertones?

The undertone of Delft China 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Delft China cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 197° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Delft China HSL code: 197, 63%, 70%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• 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 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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

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

Delft China

• Summer Medley 3

  

• 74BG 61/206
  Holiday Blues 4

  

• 77BG 57/234
  Azure Sky 4

  

Darker shades

Delft China

• Holiday Blues 2

  

• 86BG 43/321
  Azure Sky 3

  

• Summer Medley 2

  

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.

Delft China

• 50RR 83/029
  Blush Rambler 6

  

• Powdered Heather

  

• Satin Bow

  

• 30YR 18/212
  Nomadic Glow 1

  

• 30YR 74/045
  Nomadic Glow 5

  

• 50YR 49/098
  Nutmeg Cluster 3

  

• 90RR 83/026
  Adobe Pink 6

  

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