Dulux Rock Salt 50BG 83/009

What are Dulux Rock Salt undertones?

The undertone of Rock Salt 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Rock Salt 50BG 83/009 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 120° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

50BG 83/009 Rock Salt HSL code: 120, 2%, 92%

• 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.
• 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 Rock Salt

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 Rock Salt:

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.

Darker shades

50BG 83/009
Rock Salt

• 30GG 61/010
  Beachcomb Grey

  

• 88BG 62/005
  Light Charcoal

  

• 90GG 83/011
  Feather Pillow

  

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 Rock Salt with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 300, such as Dulux Purple Sage 5 and Himalayan Musk 2.

50BG 83/009
Rock Salt

• 50RB 66/066
  Purple Sage 5

  

• 70RB 23/203
  Himalayan Musk 2

  

• 70RB 36/156
  Himalayan Musk 3

  

• 70RB 54/110
  Cosmos Flower

  

• 50RB 52/107
  Purple Sage 4

  

LRV of Rock Salt

Rock Salt has an LRV of 81.91% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#e9eae9
RGB Decimal	233, 234, 233
RGB Percent	91.37%, 91.76%, 91.37%
HSV	Hue: 120° Saturation: 0.43% Value: 91.76%
HSL	hsl(120, 2, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.43 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.43 Key: 8.24
YIQ	Y: 233.587 I: -0.275 Q: -0.523
XYZ	X: 77.731 Y: 82.052 Z: 88.811
CIE Lab	L:92.598 a:-0.515 b:0.371
CIE Luv	L:92.598 u:-0.506 v:0.661
Decimal	15330025
Hunter Lab	90.583, -5.344, 5.277