Dulux Inky Pool 4 10BG 54/152

Code:10BG 54/152
Name:Inky Pool 4
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Inky Pool 4?

Let’s dive into a full Inky Pool 4 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 10BG 54/152. 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 Inky Pool 4 undertones?

Inky Pool 4 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:

#9CC9CB

RGB code:

156, 201, 203

Is Dulux Inky Pool 4 10BG 54/152 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 183° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.

10BG 54/152 Inky Pool 4 HSL code: 183, 31%, 70%

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 Inky Pool 4

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Inky Pool 4:

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

Darker 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 Inky Pool 4 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 3, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#9CC9CBCopy color code
RGB Decimal156, 201, 203Copy color code
RGB Percent61.18%, 78.82%, 79.61%Copy color code
HSVHue: 183° Saturation: 23.15% Value: 79.61%Copy color code
HSLhsl(183, 31, 70)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 23.15 Magenta: 0.99 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.39Copy color code
YIQY: 187.773 I: -27.458 Q: -8.897Copy color code
XYZX: 45.372 Y: 53.151 Z: 64.352Copy color code
CIE LabL:77.964 a:-14.248 b:-5.834Copy color code
CIE LuvL:77.964 u:-22.911 v:-6.551Copy color code
Decimal10275275Copy color code
Hunter Lab72.905, -16.494, -1.301Copy color code
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