Dulux Drifting Cloud / Porcelain Solitude / 72BG 75/023

What are Dulux Drifting Cloud undertones?

The undertone of Drifting Cloud 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Drifting Cloud 72BG 75/023 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 180° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

72BG 75/023 Drifting Cloud HSL code: 180, 7%, 87%

• 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.
• 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 Drifting Cloud

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Drifting Cloud:

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

72BG 75/023
Drifting Cloud

• 10BB 83/017
  Chalk Dust

  

• Metal White

  

• 50BG 76/023
  Quartz Flint 3

  

• 10BB 83/020
  Clouded Pearl 3

  

Darker shades

72BG 75/023
Drifting Cloud

• 50BG 38/011
  Warm Pewter

  

• 50BG 54/028
  Quartz Flint 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 Drifting Cloud with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.

72BG 75/023
Drifting Cloud

• 70RR 55/044
  Soft Cinnebar 4

  

• 30YR 63/031
  Cocoa Blush 5

  

• 90RR 31/100
  Oyster Cove 2

  

• 90RR 49/061
  Oyster Cove 3

  

• 10YR 15/098
  Nordic Sails 1

  

• 90RR 64/036
  Oyster Cove 4

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DBE0E0
RGB Decimal	219, 224, 224
RGB Percent	85.88%, 87.84%, 87.84%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 2.23% Value: 87.84%
HSL	hsl(180, 7, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 2.23 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16
YIQ	Y: 222.505 I: -2.98 Q: -1.058
XYZ	X: 69.32 Y: 73.753 Z: 81.085
CIE Lab	L:88.806 a:-1.681 b:-0.583
CIE Luv	L:88.806 u:-2.789 v:-0.595
Decimal	14409952
Hunter Lab	85.88, -6.208, 4.136