Dulux Free Dive 27BB 21/366

What are Dulux Free Dive undertones?

The undertone of Free Dive can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Free Dive 27BB 21/366 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 201° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

27BB 21/366 Free Dive HSL code: 201, 74%, 41%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Free Dive

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Free Dive:

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

27BB 21/366
Free Dive

• Azure Fusion 5

  

Darker shades

27BB 21/366
Free Dive

• 90BG 21/302
  Celestial Blue 4

  

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 Free Dive with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 21, such as Dulux Thai Magic 2 and Sicilian Summer 6.

27BB 21/366
Free Dive

• 10YR 25/284
  Thai Magic 2

  

• 30YR 74/068
  Sicilian Summer 6

  

• 50YR 21/318
  Toasted Clay

  

• 60YR 08/186
  Ginger Glow 1

  

• Brass Bell

  

• Rocking Horse

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#1B80B8
RGB Decimal	27, 128, 184
RGB Percent	10.59%, 50.20%, 72.16%
HSV	Hue: 201° Saturation: 85.33% Value: 72.16%
HSL	hsl(201, 74, 41)
CMYK	Cyan: 85.33 Magenta: 30.43 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 27.84
YIQ	Y: 104.185 I: -78.181 Q: -3.938
XYZ	X: 16.819 Y: 19.13 Z: 48.14
CIE Lab	L:50.839 a:-7.389 b:-37.124
CIE Luv	L:50.839 u:-31.548 v:-55.643
Decimal	1802424
Hunter Lab	43.738, -7.901, -34.642