Dulux Holiday Blues 2 89BG 37/353

Code:89BG 37/353
Name:Holiday Blues 2
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Holiday Blues 2?

Let’s dive into a full Holiday Blues 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 89BG 37/353. 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 Holiday Blues 2 undertones?

Holiday Blues 2 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:

#3BACD5

RGB code:

59, 172, 213

Is Dulux Holiday Blues 2 89BG 37/353 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 196° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.

89BG 37/353 Holiday Blues 2 HSL code: 196, 65%, 53%

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 Holiday Blues 2

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Holiday Blues 2:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Complementary color scheme

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 Holiday Blues 2 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as Dulux Pink Sandstone and Exotic Spice 2.

Color codes

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HEX#3BACD5Copy color code
RGB Decimal59, 172, 213Copy color code
RGB Percent23.14%, 67.45%, 83.53%Copy color code
HSVHue: 196° Saturation: 72.3% Value: 83.53%Copy color code
HSLhsl(196, 65, 53)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 72.3 Magenta: 19.25 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 16.47Copy color code
YIQY: 142.887 I: -80.512 Q: -11.144Copy color code
XYZX: 28.561 Y: 35.236 Z: 68.229Copy color code
CIE LabL:65.932 a:-18.255 b:-29.884Copy color code
CIE LuvL:65.932 u:-41.031 v:-44.611Copy color code
Decimal3910869Copy color code
Hunter Lab59.36, -17.994, -26.597Copy color code
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