Dulux Martian Skies 2 87BB 14/430

What are Dulux Martian Skies 2 undertones?

The undertone of Martian Skies 2 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Martian Skies 2 87BB 14/430 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 224° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

87BB 14/430 Martian Skies 2 HSL code: 224, 43%, 47%

• 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.
• 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 Martian Skies 2

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 Martian Skies 2:

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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Martian Skies 2

• Mystic Mauve 2

  

• 58BB 33/270
  Fragrant Cloud 2

  

• Blueberry Icing

  

• Violet Kiss

  

Darker shades

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Martian Skies 2

• 95BB 07/350
  Plush Velvet 2

  

• 70BB 09/241
  Starlit Night 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 Martian Skies 2 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 44, such as Dulux Vintage Coins and Nordic Bliss.

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Martian Skies 2

• 94YR 17/076
  Vintage Coins

  

• Nordic Bliss

  

• 30YY 68/024
  Thimble Case

  

• 50YY 27/105
  Common Dormouse

  

• Tawny Owl

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#4460AC
RGB Decimal	68, 96, 172
RGB Percent	26.67%, 37.65%, 67.45%
HSV	Hue: 224° Saturation: 60.47% Value: 67.45%
HSL	hsl(224, 43, 47)
CMYK	Cyan: 60.47 Magenta: 44.19 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 32.55
YIQ	Y: 96.292 I: -41.107 Q: 17.728
XYZ	X: 14.01 Y: 12.572 Z: 40.707
CIE Lab	L:42.111 a:13.643 b:-43.887
CIE Luv	L:42.111 u:-13.825 v:-65.627
Decimal	4481196
Hunter Lab	35.457, 8.481, -43.249