Dulux Marble Swirl 1 90BB 14/242
| Code: | 90BB 14/242 |
| Name: | Marble Swirl 1 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Marble Swirl 1?
Let’s dive into a full Marble Swirl 1 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 90BB 14/242. 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 Marble Swirl 1 undertones?
Marble Swirl 1 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:
#58618A
RGB code:
88, 97, 138
Is Dulux Marble Swirl 1 90BB 14/242 cool or warm?
With a hue of 229°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
90BB 14/242 Marble Swirl 1 HSL code: 229, 22%, 44%
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 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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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
90BB 14/242
Marble Swirl 1
Darker shades
90BB 14/242
Marble Swirl 1
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.
90BB 14/242
Marble Swirl 1
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 |
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