Dulux Niagara Blues 2 10BB 28/116
| Code: | 10BB 28/116 |
| Name: | Niagara Blues 2 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Niagara Blues 2?
Let’s dive into a full Niagara Blues 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 10BB 28/116. 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 Niagara Blues 2 undertones?
Niagara Blues 2 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:
#7B90A0
RGB code:
123, 144, 160
Is Dulux Niagara Blues 2 10BB 28/116 cool or warm?
With a hue of 206°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
10BB 28/116 Niagara Blues 2 HSL code: 206, 16%, 55%
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 Niagara Blues 2
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Niagara Blues 2:
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
10BB 28/116
Niagara Blues 2
Darker shades
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 Niagara Blues 2 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 26, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #7B90A0 | |
| RGB Decimal | 123, 144, 160 | |
| RGB Percent | 48.24%, 56.47%, 62.75% | |
| HSV | Hue: 206° Saturation: 23.12% Value: 62.75% | |
| HSL | hsl(206, 16, 55) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 23.12 Magenta: 10.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 37.25 | |
| YIQ | Y: 139.545 I: -17.655 Q: 0.537 | |
| XYZ | X: 24.485 Y: 26.695 Z: 37.111 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.691 a:-3.8 b:-10.927 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.691 u:-11.597 v:-15.49 | |
| Decimal | 8097952 | |
| Hunter Lab | 51.667, -5.827, -6.419 |
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