# Dulux Moon Waves 1

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-1](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-1)

Dulux Moon Waves 1 50BB 17/126 is a muted mid-tone blue-grey with a distinctly cool cast and enough depth to read clearly on a wall. Its softened, low-saturation character keeps it from feeling overly bright, making it well suited to bedrooms, studies, and north-facing rooms that benefit from a grounded color. In brighter daylight, this shade can show more of its blue side, while lower or warmer lighting tends to bring forward its greyed, slate-like quality. Pair Moon Waves 1 with crisp off-white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or charcoal accents for a clean, considered scheme. It also makes a strong choice for cabinetry or a single accent wall when a dark navy would feel too heavy.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Moon Waves 1
- **Color code:** 50BB 17/126
- **HEX:** #626F83
- **RGB:** 98, 111, 131
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Tikkurila Delft](https://plan-home.com/color/delft-s431)
- [Tikkurila S429](https://plan-home.com/color/s429)
- [Farrow and Ball Wine Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-wine-dark-308)
- [Tikkurila V490](https://plan-home.com/color/v490)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 1](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-1-n429)
- [Little Greene Pale Lupin](https://plan-home.com/color/pale-lupin-278)
- [Dulux Veiled Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/veiled-violet)
- [Tikkurila Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-l429)
- [Tikkurila Amethyst](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-m428)
- [Tikkurila Atlantis](https://plan-home.com/color/atlantis-l433)
- [Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pitch-blue)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 1](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-1)
- [Dulux Ink Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/ink-wash)
- [Dulux Wild Water 2](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-water-2)
- [RAL Classic Pearl blackberry](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-blackberry-ral-4012)
- [Tikkurila L436](https://plan-home.com/color/l436)
- [RAL Classic Pigeon blue](https://plan-home.com/color/pigeon-blue-ral-5014)
- [Dulux Faded Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/faded-indigo)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Blue Incense](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-incense)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 1](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-1)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 2](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-2)
- [Dulux Moon Waves 3](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-3)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Sapphire Splendor](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-splendor)
- [Dulux Peaceful Night](https://plan-home.com/color/peaceful-night)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Chalk Blush 3](https://plan-home.com/color/chalk-blush-3)
- [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)

## 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.