# Dulux Martian Skies 6

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-6](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-6)

Dulux Martian Skies 6 70BB 33/202 is a muted mid-tone blue with a gentle violet cast and a softened, greyed quality. It reads cool and airy in daylight, while lower or warmer lighting can bring out its dusky periwinkle side. The color has enough depth for a full bedroom, study, or living-room wall without feeling overly dark. Pair Martian Skies 6 with chalky off-whites, pale grey, and brushed nickel for a clean scheme, or add warm oak and muted clay accents to keep the blue from feeling too crisp. It also makes a considered choice for painted cabinetry or a feature wall where a calm but noticeable blue is wanted.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Martian Skies 6
- **Color code:** 70BB 33/202
- **HEX:** #8998BC
- **RGB:** 137, 152, 188
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 222° Saturation: 27.13% Value: 73.73%
- **HSL:** hsl(222, 28, 64)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 27.13 Magenta: 19.15 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 26.27
- **YIQ:** Y: 151.619 I: -20.507 Q: 8.03
- **XYZ:** X: 30.619 Y: 31.405 Z: 52.012
- **CIE Lab:** L:62.848 a:2.896 b:-20.398
- **CIE Luv:** L:62.848 u:-9.502 v:-31.544
- **Decimal:** 9017532
- **Hunter Lab:** 56.04, -0.542, -15.8

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 3](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-3)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 5](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-5)
- [Dulux Plush Velvet 6](https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-6)
- [Dulux Lilac Heather 2](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-heather-2)
- [Dulux Spring Crocus](https://plan-home.com/color/spring-crocus)
- [Dulux Fantasy Land](https://plan-home.com/color/fantasy-land)
- [Dulux Fragrant Cloud 2](https://plan-home.com/color/fragrant-cloud-2)
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 3](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-3)
- [Dulux Sapphire Springs 6](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-springs-6)
- [Dulux Midnight Iris 2](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-iris-2)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 3](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-3)
- [Dulux Sapphire Springs 5](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-springs-5)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 2](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-2)
- [Dulux Amethyst Showers 2](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-showers-2)
- [Dulux Fallen Wildflower](https://plan-home.com/color/fallen-wildflower)
- [Dulux Violet Kiss](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-kiss)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 2](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-2)
- [Dulux Plush Velvet 5](https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-5)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 4](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-4)
- [Dulux Starlit Night 4](https://plan-home.com/color/starlit-night-4)
- [Dulux Lavender Chalk](https://plan-home.com/color/lavender-chalk)
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 5](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-5)
- [Dulux Fragrant Cloud 4](https://plan-home.com/color/fragrant-cloud-4)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Martian Skies 5](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-5)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 4](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-4)
- [Dulux Spring Crocus](https://plan-home.com/color/spring-crocus)
- [Dulux Pressed Blueberry](https://plan-home.com/color/pressed-blueberry)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 3](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-3)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Vintage Coins](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-coins)
- [Dulux Nordic Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-bliss)
- [Dulux Thimble Case](https://plan-home.com/color/thimble-case)
- [Dulux Common Dormouse](https://plan-home.com/color/common-dormouse)
- [Dulux Tawny Owl](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-tawny-owl)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.