Dulux Modest Grey / Arctic Pebble / 30BB 53/012
| Code: | 30BB 53/012 |
| Name: | Modest Grey |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Modest Grey?
Let’s dive into a full Modest Grey paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 30BB 53/012. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey 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 Modest Grey undertones?
Modest Grey has a 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:
#BDBFC0
RGB code:
189, 191, 192
Is Dulux Modest Grey 30BB 53/012 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 200°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
30BB 53/012 Modest Grey HSL code: 200, 2%, 75%
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 Modest Grey
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Modest Grey:
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
30BB 53/012
Modest Grey
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 Modest Grey with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #BDBFC0 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 189, 191, 192 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.12%, 74.90%, 75.29% | |
| HSV | Hue: 200° Saturation: 1.56% Value: 75.29% | |
| HSL | hsl(200, 2, 75) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.56 Magenta: 0.52 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 24.71 | |
| YIQ | Y: 190.516 I: -1.513 Q: -0.112 | |
| XYZ | X: 49.129 Y: 51.886 Z: 57.282 | |
| CIE Lab | L:77.213 a:-0.509 b:-0.742 | |
| CIE Luv | L:77.213 u:-1.183 v:-1.022 | |
| Decimal | 12435392 | |
| Hunter Lab | 72.032, -4.311, 3.273 | |
Dulux 30BB 53/012 Modest Grey
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