# Dulux Moon Waves 3

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-3](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-3)

Dulux Moon Waves 3 is a muted mid-light blue-grey with a distinctly cool cast and soft, low-key saturation. Its blue presence is clear without becoming bright, while the greyed base keeps it measured and easy on large wall areas. In daylight, this color can read as an airy steel blue; under warmer artificial light, it may appear more softly greyed and subdued. It suits bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, and north-facing rooms where a cooler wall color feels appropriate. Pair Moon Waves 3 with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or warm off-white textiles for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Moon Waves 3
- **HEX:** #9AA5B7
- **RGB:** 154, 165, 183
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 217° Saturation: 15.85% Value: 71.76%
- **HSL:** hsl(217, 17, 66)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 15.85 Magenta: 9.84 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.24
- **YIQ:** Y: 163.763 I: -12.339 Q: 3.275
- **XYZ:** X: 35.326 Y: 37.199 Z: 50.106
- **CIE Lab:** L:67.426 a:-0.102 b:-10.572
- **CIE Luv:** L:67.426 u:-6.852 v:-15.887
- **Decimal:** 10134967
- **Hunter Lab:** 60.991, -3.345, -6.015

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 2](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-2)
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 4](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-4)
- [Tikkurila Rain](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-j490)
- [Dulux Starlit Night 4](https://plan-home.com/color/starlit-night-4)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 3](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-3)
- [Little Greene Grey Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-stone-276)
- [Farrow and Ball Kittiwake](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-kittiwake-307)
- [Dulux Wild Water 4](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-water-4)
- [Dulux Sapphire Springs 6](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-springs-6)
- [Tikkurila Panorama](https://plan-home.com/color/panorama-j428)
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 3](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-3)
- [Dulux Stormy Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/stormy-haze)
- [Dulux Atlantic Surf 4](https://plan-home.com/color/atlantic-surf-4)
- [Dulux Brooklyn Nights 3](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklyn-nights-3-)
- [Dulux Earl Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/earl-blue)
- [Dulux Restful Slumber](https://plan-home.com/color/restful-slumber)
- [Dulux Ocean Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/ocean-stone)
- [Dulux Fallen Wildflower](https://plan-home.com/color/fallen-wildflower)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Moon Waves 6](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-6)
- [Dulux Mineral Haze 2](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-haze-2)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 4](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-4)
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 6](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-6)
- [Dulux Stormy Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/stormy-haze)

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

## 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.