Dulux Heather Solstice / Soft Cinnebar 3

What are Dulux Heather Solstice undertones?

The undertone of Heather Solstice can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Heather Solstice cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 356° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Heather Solstice HSL code: 356, 10%, 68%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Heather Solstice

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 Heather Solstice:

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

Heather Solstice

• 10RR 65/023
  Mercury Shower 5

  

• Romantic Reverie

  

• 30RR 73/033
  Soft Montelimar 5

  

• 67RR 66/044
  Faded Petal

  

Darker shades

Heather Solstice

• 70RR 24/096
  Soft Cinnebar 2

  

• 90RR 18/139
  Oyster Cove 1

  

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 Heather Solstice with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as Dulux Paper Mint and Crushed Mint.

Heather Solstice

• Paper Mint

  

• Crushed Mint

  

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 90GG 28/133
  Sea Urchin 2

  

• 50GG 05/063
  Alpine View

  

• 30GG 16/137
  Soft Fauna 1

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B6A5A6
RGB Decimal	182, 165, 166
RGB Percent	71.37%, 64.71%, 65.10%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 9.34% Value: 71.37%
HSL	hsl(356, 10, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.34 Yellow: 8.79 Key: 28.63
YIQ	Y: 170.197 I: 9.809 Q: 3.907
XYZ	X: 39.628 Y: 39.609 Z: 41.624
CIE Lab	L:69.19 a:6.331 b:1.727
CIE Luv	L:69.19 u:9.988 v:1.405
Decimal	11969958
Hunter Lab	62.936, 2.257, 4.842