Dulux Idle Snow

What are Dulux Idle Snow undertones?

The undertones of Idle Snow can be accurately described as a Blue and Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Idle Snow cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 240° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Idle Snow HSL code: 240, 3%, 86%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool 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.
• 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.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Idle Snow

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 Idle Snow:

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

Idle Snow

• 90BB 73/027
  Midnight Iris 5

  

• 70BB 83/020
  Fragrant Cloud 6

  

Darker shades

Idle Snow

• 10RB 65/042
  Brooklyn Nights 5

  

• 10RB 36/082
  Brooklyn Nights 3

  

• 10RB 49/062
  Brooklyn Nights 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 Idle Snow with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 60, such as Dulux Common Dormouse and Tawny Owl.

Idle Snow

• 50YY 27/105
  Common Dormouse

  

• Tawny Owl

  

• Swansdown

  

• 10GY 49/081
  Green Ivy

  

• 50YY 63/041
  Dusted Moss 2

  

• 82YY 67/046
  Spun Mohair

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DBDBDD
RGB Decimal	219, 219, 221
RGB Percent	85.88%, 85.88%, 86.67%
HSV	Hue: 240° Saturation: 0.9% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(240, 3, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.9 Magenta: 0.9 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 219.228 I: -0.643 Q: 0.622
XYZ	X: 67.593 Y: 70.944 Z: 78.52
CIE Lab	L:87.458 a:0.359 b:-0.975
CIE Luv	L:87.458 u:-0.113 v:-1.552
Decimal	14408669
Hunter Lab	84.228, -4.153, 3.688