# Dulux Ink Wash

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/ink-wash](https://plan-home.com/color/ink-wash)

Dulux Ink Wash 50BB 18/216 is a mid-depth blue with a softened, slightly muted finish rather than a bright primary-blue look. Its cool character is clear, while the reduced saturation keeps it practical for larger wall areas. In daylight, this color can read as a clean blue; under warmer lamps, it may take on a gentler, more subdued appearance. It suits bedrooms, studies, and hallway walls, and also makes a considered choice for painted cabinetry or a front door. Pair Ink Wash with crisp off-whites, pale grey-blue textiles, light oak, or brushed nickel for a calm, tailored palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Ink Wash
- **Color code:** 50BB 18/216
- **Alternative names:** Morning Jewel 2
- **HEX:** #567195
- **RGB:** 86, 113, 149
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 214° Saturation: 42.28% Value: 58.43%
- **HSL:** hsl(214, 27, 46)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 42.28 Magenta: 24.16 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 41.57
- **YIQ:** Y: 109.031 I: -27.658 Q: 5.492
- **XYZ:** X: 15.166 Y: 15.958 Z: 30.707
- **CIE Lab:** L:46.919 a:-0.01 b:-22.675
- **CIE Luv:** L:46.919 u:-13.934 v:-32.956
- **Decimal:** 5665173
- **Hunter Lab:** 39.947, -2.141, -17.612

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Tikkurila Atlantis](https://plan-home.com/color/atlantis-l433)
- [Dulux Sapphire Springs 4](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-springs-4)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 3](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-3)
- [Dulux Iris Bouquet](https://plan-home.com/color/iris-bouquet)
- [Dulux Wild Water 2](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-water-2)
- [Tikkurila Delft](https://plan-home.com/color/delft-s431)
- [Tikkurila K431](https://plan-home.com/color/k431)
- [Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pitch-blue)
- [Little Greene Mambo](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-mambo-112)
- [RAL Classic Distant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/distant-blue-ral-5023)
- [Dulux Moon Waves 1](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-1)
- [RAL Classic Brillant blue](https://plan-home.com/color/brillant-blue-ral-5007)
- [RAL Classic Pigeon blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pigeon-blue-ral-5014)
- [Little Greene Pale Lupin](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-lupin-278)
- [Dulux Pressed Blueberry](https://plan-home.com/color/pressed-blueberry)
- [Little Greene Woad](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-woad-251)
- [Tikkurila L356](https://plan-home.com/color/l356)
- [Dulux Lost Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/lost-lake)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 3](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-3)
- [Dulux Spring Crocus](https://plan-home.com/color/spring-crocus)
- [Dulux Fallen Wildflower](https://plan-home.com/color/fallen-wildflower)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 4](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-4)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 5](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-5)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Wild Water 2](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-water-2)
- [Dulux Mystical Night](https://plan-home.com/color/mystical-night)
- [Dulux Night Seas](https://plan-home.com/color/night-seas)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 5](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-5)
- [Dulux Chalk Blush 3](https://plan-home.com/color/chalk-blush-3)
- [Dulux Vintage Coins](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-coins)
- [Dulux Nordic Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-bliss)
- [Dulux Thimble Case](https://plan-home.com/color/thimble-case)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.