Dulux Inky Pool 6 10BG 72/080

What are Dulux Inky Pool 6 undertones?

The undertone of Inky Pool 6 can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Inky Pool 6 10BG 72/080 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 180° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

10BG 72/080 Inky Pool 6 HSL code: 180, 27%, 83%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• 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 Inky Pool 6

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Inky Pool 6:

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

10BG 72/080
Inky Pool 6

• 10BG 72/057
  Peppermint Candy

  

• 30BG 72/069
  Velvet Touch 6

  

• Glacial Spring

  

• 10BG 83/061
  Javan Dawn 6

  

Darker shades

10BG 72/080
Inky Pool 6

• 10BG 63/097
  Atlas Blue

  

• 10BG 63/120
  Inky Pool 5

  

• 10BG 54/152
  Inky Pool 4

  

• 90GG 64/088
  Mint Macaroon

  

• 30BG 56/097
  Jewelled Creek 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 Inky Pool 6 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.

10BG 72/080
Inky Pool 6

• 70RR 55/044
  Soft Cinnebar 4

  

• 30YR 63/031
  Cocoa Blush 5

  

• 90RR 31/100
  Oyster Cove 2

  

• 90RR 49/061
  Oyster Cove 3

  

• 10YR 15/098
  Nordic Sails 1

  

• 90RR 64/036
  Oyster Cove 4

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C9E0E0
RGB Decimal	201, 224, 224
RGB Percent	78.82%, 87.84%, 87.84%
HSV	Hue: 180° Saturation: 10.27% Value: 87.84%
HSL	hsl(180, 27, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 10.27 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16
YIQ	Y: 217.123 I: -13.706 Q: -4.865
XYZ	X: 64.193 Y: 71.109 Z: 80.844
CIE Lab	L:87.538 a:-7.599 b:-2.589
CIE Luv	L:87.538 u:-12.374 v:-2.662
Decimal	13230304
Hunter Lab	84.326, -11.688, 2.187