Dulux Dove Slate

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Name:Dove Slate
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Dove Slate?

Let’s dive into a full Dove Slate paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Dove Slate. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

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What are Dulux Dove Slate undertones?

The undertone of Dove Slate can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#ACB0AE

RGB code:

172, 176, 174

Is Dulux Dove Slate cool or warm?

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With a hue of 150° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Dove Slate HSL code: 150, 2%, 68%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Dove Slate

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Dove Slate:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Dove Slate

Complementary color scheme

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 Dove Slate with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 330, such as Dulux Decadent Damson and Himalayan Musk 6.

Color codes

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HEX#ACB0AECopy color code
RGB Decimal172, 176, 174Copy color code
RGB Percent67.45%, 69.02%, 68.24%Copy color code
HSVHue: 150° Saturation: 2.27% Value: 69.02%Copy color code
HSLhsl(150, 2, 68)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 2.27 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 1.14 Key: 30.98Copy color code
YIQY: 174.576 I: -1.741 Q: -1.469Copy color code
XYZX: 40.177 Y: 42.877 Z: 46.192Copy color code
CIE LabL:71.472 a:-1.787 b:0.533Copy color code
CIE LuvL:71.472 u:-2.148 v:1.089Copy color code
Decimal11317422Copy color code
Hunter Lab65.481, -5.07, 4.011Copy color code
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