Dulux Martian Skies 2 87BB 14/430

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What are Dulux Martian Skies 2 undertones?
Is Martian Skies 2 87BB 14/430 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Martian Skies 2
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	87BB 14/430
Name:	Martian Skies 2
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Martian Skies 2?

Dulux Martian Skies 2 87BB 14/430 is a clear, medium-deep blue with a distinctly cool character and enough saturation to hold its own on a large wall. In bright daylight, this color reads as a clean, open blue, while evening or low artificial light brings out its denser, more inky side. It suits studies, bedrooms, and dining rooms where a stronger wall color is wanted without moving into navy. Pair Martian Skies 2 with crisp white trim, pale grey, or soft stone neutrals for contrast, and add warmth through oak, walnut, brass, or natural linen. It also makes a confident choice for cabinetry, a front door, or a single painted feature wall.

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What are Dulux Martian Skies 2 undertones?

Martian Skies 2 is a midtone, clear slate blue. The HEX sample leans blue; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#4460AC

RGB code:

68, 96, 172

Is Dulux Martian Skies 2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 224° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark blue falls clearly in the cool range.

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

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 Martian Skies 2

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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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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Darker shades

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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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