Dulux Faded Indigo 90BG 17/090
| Code: | 90BG 17/090 |
| Name: | Faded Indigo |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Faded Indigo?
Let’s dive into a full Faded Indigo paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 90BG 17/090. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Faded Indigo for bedroom (11 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Faded Indigo for living room (12 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space
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Dulux 90BG 17/090 for bathroom (5 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully cool Dark blue real bathrooms.
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Dulux 90BG 17/090 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool blue hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Dulux Faded Indigo reviews (19 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Dulux Faded Indigo undertones?
Faded Indigo 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:
#5E717B
RGB code:
94, 113, 123
Is Dulux Faded Indigo 90BG 17/090 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 201°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
90BG 17/090 Faded Indigo HSL code: 201, 13%, 43%
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 Faded Indigo
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Faded Indigo:
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
90BG 17/090
Faded Indigo
Darker shades
90BG 17/090
Faded Indigo
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 Faded Indigo with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 21, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #5E717B |  |
| RGB Decimal | 94, 113, 123 | |
| RGB Percent | 36.86%, 44.31%, 48.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 201° Saturation: 23.58% Value: 48.24% | |
| HSL | hsl(201, 13, 43) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 23.58 Magenta: 8.13 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 51.76 | |
| YIQ | Y: 108.459 I: -14.536 Q: -0.907 | |
| XYZ | X: 14.095 Y: 15.62 Z: 21.006 | |
| CIE Lab | L:46.471 a:-4.618 b:-7.855 | |
| CIE Luv | L:46.471 u:-10.142 v:-10.217 | |
| Decimal | 6189435 | |
| Hunter Lab | 39.522, -5.502, -3.848 | |
Dulux 90BG 17/090 Faded Indigo
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