# Dulux Dove

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

Dulux Dove is a light, low-saturation grey with a subtle blue cast that keeps it looking clean rather than warm. Its pale value gives walls definition without making a room feel heavily coloured, especially in bedrooms, hallways, or softly lit living areas. In bright daylight, Dove can read as a crisp silvery grey; under warmer lamps, the cool note is softened and the colour appears more muted. Pair it with white trim for a fresh contrast, or bring in pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal textiles, and blue-grey ceramics to echo its quiet undertone. It is particularly effective across larger wall areas where a calm, lightly shaded neutral is wanted.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Dove
- **HEX:** #C3C4C8
- **RGB:** 195, 196, 200
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 228° Saturation: 2.5% Value: 78.43%
- **HSL:** hsl(228, 4, 77)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 2.5 Magenta: 2.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.57
- **YIQ:** Y: 196.157 I: -1.881 Q: 1.033
- **XYZ:** X: 52.668 Y: 55.252 Z: 62.518
- **CIE Lab:** L:79.186 a:0.398 b:-2.117
- **CIE Luv:** L:79.186 u:-0.788 v:-3.259
- **Decimal:** 12829896
- **Hunter Lab:** 74.332, -3.603, 2.165

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux English Lavender](https://plan-home.com/color/english-lavender)
- [Dulux Modest Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/modest-grey)
- [Dulux Hazy Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/hazy-lilac)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 4](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-4-ral-7047)
- [Little Greene Obscura](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-obscura-327)
- [Tikkurila G489](https://plan-home.com/color/g489)
- [Tikkurila G488](https://plan-home.com/color/g488)
- [Tikkurila Haven](https://plan-home.com/color/haven-k498)
- [Little Greene Gauze - Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-gauze-dark-166)
- [Dulux Potters Clay 2](https://plan-home.com/color/potters-clay-2-50rr-54018)
- [Farrow and Ball Calluna](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-calluna-270)
- [Dulux Mineral Haze 2](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-haze-2)
- [Dulux Mauve Moment](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-moment)
- [Tikkurila H499](https://plan-home.com/color/h499)
- [Dulux Night Jewels 5](https://plan-home.com/color/night-jewels-5-00nn-62000)
- [Dulux Light Charcoal](https://plan-home.com/color/88bg-62005)
- [Dulux Brooklyn Nights 5](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklyn-nights-5)
- [Dulux Pebble Thoughts](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-thoughts)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Hazy Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/hazy-lilac)
- [Dulux Starlit Night 6](https://plan-home.com/color/starlit-night-6)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Pressed Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/pressed-thistle)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Nordic Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-bliss)
- [Dulux Thimble Case](https://plan-home.com/color/thimble-case)
- [Dulux Common Dormouse](https://plan-home.com/color/common-dormouse)
- [Dulux Tawny Owl](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-tawny-owl)
- [Dulux Swansdown](https://plan-home.com/color/swansdown)

## 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.