Dulux Fragrant Cloud 3 49BB 51/186
| Code: | 49BB 51/186 |
| Name: | Fragrant Cloud 3 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Fragrant Cloud 3?
Let’s dive into a full Fragrant Cloud 3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 49BB 51/186. 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.
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What are Dulux Fragrant Cloud 3 undertones?
Fragrant Cloud 3 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:
#A3BADA
RGB code:
163, 186, 218
Is Dulux Fragrant Cloud 3 49BB 51/186 cool or warm?
At 215° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.
49BB 51/186 Fragrant Cloud 3 HSL code: 215, 43%, 75%
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 Fragrant Cloud 3
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Fragrant Cloud 3:
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
49BB 51/186
Fragrant Cloud 3
Darker shades
49BB 51/186
Fragrant Cloud 3
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 Fragrant Cloud 3 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 35, such as Dulux Chalk Blush 3 and Vintage Coins.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #A3BADA | |
| RGB Decimal | 163, 186, 218 | |
| RGB Percent | 63.92%, 72.94%, 85.49% | |
| HSV | Hue: 215° Saturation: 25.23% Value: 85.49% | |
| HSL | hsl(215, 43, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 25.23 Magenta: 14.68 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 14.51 | |
| YIQ | Y: 182.771 I: -23.989 Q: 5.093 | |
| XYZ | X: 45.314 Y: 47.965 Z: 73.181 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.803 a:-0.79 b:-18.634 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.803 u:-13.322 v:-28.96 | |
| Decimal | 10730202 | |
| Hunter Lab | 69.257, -4.409, -14.17 |
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