Dulux Marble Swirl 1 90BB 14/242

What are Dulux Marble Swirl 1 undertones?

The undertone of Marble Swirl 1 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Marble Swirl 1 90BB 14/242 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 229° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

90BB 14/242 Marble Swirl 1 HSL code: 229, 22%, 44%

• 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.
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Marble Swirl 1

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Marble Swirl 1:

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

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Marble Swirl 1

• Marble Swirl 2

  

• Plush Velvet 4

  

• 90BB 22/247
  Lilac Heather 1

  

• Plush Velvet 5

  

• Lilac Heather 2

  

Darker shades

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Marble Swirl 1

• Indigo Night

  

• 70BB 14/202
  Pressed Blueberry

  

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 Marble Swirl 1 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 49, such as Dulux Nordic Bliss and Thimble Case.

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Marble Swirl 1

• Nordic Bliss

  

• 30YY 68/024
  Thimble Case

  

• 50YY 27/105
  Common Dormouse

  

• Tawny Owl

  

• Swansdown

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#58618A
RGB Decimal	88, 97, 138
RGB Percent	34.51%, 38.04%, 54.12%
HSV	Hue: 229° Saturation: 36.23% Value: 54.12%
HSL	hsl(229, 22, 44)
CMYK	Cyan: 36.23 Magenta: 29.71 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 45.88
YIQ	Y: 98.983 I: -18.538 Q: 10.855
XYZ	X: 12.885 Y: 12.459 Z: 25.764
CIE Lab	L:41.936 a:7.13 b:-23.814
CIE Luv	L:41.936 u:-6.439 v:-34.687
Decimal	5792138
Hunter Lab	35.297, 3.392, -18.569