Dulux Moon Waves 1 50BB 17/126
| Code: | 50BB 17/126 |
| Name: | Moon Waves 1 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Moon Waves 1?
Let’s dive into a full Moon Waves 1 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 50BB 17/126. 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 Moon Waves 1 undertones?
Moon Waves 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:
#626F83
RGB code:
98, 111, 131
Is Dulux Moon Waves 1 50BB 17/126 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 216°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
50BB 17/126 Moon Waves 1 HSL code: 216, 14%, 45%
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 Moon Waves 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 Moon Waves 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
50BB 17/126
Moon Waves 1
Darker shades
50BB 17/126
Moon Waves 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 Moon Waves 1 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 36, such as Dulux Chalk Blush 3 and Vintage Coins.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #626F83 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 98, 111, 131 | |
| RGB Percent | 38.43%, 43.53%, 51.37% | |
| HSV | Hue: 216° Saturation: 25.19% Value: 51.37% | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 14, 45) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 25.19 Magenta: 15.27 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 48.63 | |
| YIQ | Y: 109.393 I: -14.174 Q: 3.474 | |
| XYZ | X: 14.817 Y: 15.604 Z: 23.698 | |
| CIE Lab | L:46.45 a:-0.086 b:-12.631 | |
| CIE Luv | L:46.45 u:-7.615 v:-17.774 | |
| Decimal | 6451075 | |
| Hunter Lab | 39.502, -2.174, -7.918 | |
Dulux 50BB 17/126 Moon Waves 1
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