# Dulux Earl Blue

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

Dulux Earl Blue 90BG 41/040 is a muted blue-grey with a lightly cool, mineral cast. Its low saturation keeps it soft rather than overtly blue, making it well suited to broad wall areas in bedrooms, studies, and calm living spaces. In bright daylight, Earl Blue can read as a pale, airy grey with a blue tint, while lower or north-facing light brings out its cooler slate character. Pair it with chalky white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and charcoal details for a clean, layered scheme. It also makes a considered choice for cabinetry when balanced with warmer flooring or natural wood accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Earl Blue
- **Color code:** 90BG 41/040
- **HEX:** #A0A9AE
- **RGB:** 160, 169, 174
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 201° Saturation: 8.05% Value: 68.24%
- **HSL:** hsl(201, 8, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 8.05 Magenta: 2.87 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 31.76
- **YIQ:** Y: 166.879 I: -6.97 Q: -0.348
- **XYZ:** X: 36.323 Y: 38.905 Z: 45.629
- **CIE Lab:** L:68.682 a:-2.169 b:-3.662
- **CIE Luv:** L:68.682 u:-5.227 v:-5.055
- **Decimal:** 10529198
- **Hunter Lab:** 62.374, -5.206, 0.289

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Tikkurila V438](https://plan-home.com/color/v438)
- [Dulux Restful Slumber](https://plan-home.com/color/restful-slumber)
- [Dulux Warm Pewter](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-warm-pewter)
- [RAL Classic Window grey](https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 3](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-3)
- [Tikkurila Granite](https://plan-home.com/color/granite-k499)
- [Dulux Silent Steel](https://plan-home.com/color/silent-steel)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Dove Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/dove-slate)
- [Dulux Steel Parade](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-parade)
- [Tikkurila L493](https://plan-home.com/color/l493)
- [Farrow and Ball Kittiwake](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-kittiwake-307)
- [Dulux Smooth Flint](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-flint)
- [RAL Classic White aluminium](https://plan-home.com/color/white-aluminium-ral-9006)
- [Dulux Ocean Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/ocean-stone)
- [Tikkurila Mistral](https://plan-home.com/color/mistral-k491)
- [Little Greene Grey Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-stone-276)
- [Tikkurila K500](https://plan-home.com/color/k500)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Modest Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/modest-grey)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 6](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-6)
- [Dulux Restful Slumber](https://plan-home.com/color/restful-slumber)
- [Dulux Steel Parade](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-parade)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 5](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-5)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Faded Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/faded-indigo)
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 1](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-1-n429)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 5](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-5)
- [Dulux Chalk Blush 3](https://plan-home.com/color/chalk-blush-3)
- [Dulux Vintage Coins](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-coins)
- [Dulux Nordic Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-bliss)
- [Dulux Thimble Case](https://plan-home.com/color/thimble-case)

## 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.