Dulux Drifting Cloud / Porcelain Solitude / 72BG 75/023
| Code: | 72BG 75/023 |
| Name: | Drifting Cloud |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Drifting Cloud?
Alternative colour name - Dulux Porcelain Solitude
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What are Dulux Drifting Cloud undertones?
Drifting Cloud has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#DBE0E0
RGB code:
219, 224, 224
Is Dulux Drifting Cloud 72BG 75/023 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 180°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
72BG 75/023 Drifting Cloud HSL code: 180, 7%, 87%
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 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:
| 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 (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
Darker shades
72BG 75/023
Drifting Cloud
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.
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 | |
Dulux 72BG 75/023 Drifting Cloud
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