Dulux Nordic Sails 6 10YR 73/028
| Code: | 10YR 73/028 |
| Name: | Nordic Sails 6 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Nordic Sails 6?
Let’s dive into a full Nordic Sails 6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 10YR 73/028. Find out if this gorgeous warm 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 Nordic Sails 6 undertones?
Nordic Sails 6 has a clear red 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:
#E3DAD7
RGB code:
227, 218, 215
Is Dulux Nordic Sails 6 10YR 73/028 cool or warm?
With a hue of 15°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
10YR 73/028 Nordic Sails 6 HSL code: 15, 18%, 87%
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 Nordic Sails 6
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 Nordic Sails 6:
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
10YR 73/028
Nordic Sails 6
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 Nordic Sails 6 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E3DAD7 | |
| RGB Decimal | 227, 218, 215 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.02%, 85.49%, 84.31% | |
| HSV | Hue: 15° Saturation: 5.29% Value: 89.02% | |
| HSL | hsl(15, 18, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.96 Yellow: 5.29 Key: 10.98 | |
| YIQ | Y: 220.349 I: 6.327 Q: 0.97 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.013 Y: 71.381 Z: 74.414 | |
| CIE Lab | L:87.67 a:2.55 b:2.572 | |
| CIE Luv | L:87.67 u:5.355 v:3.428 | |
| Decimal | 14932695 | |
| Hunter Lab | 84.487, -2.045, 6.92 |
Color equivalents
90RR 73/027
Oyster Cove 5
Dulux
70RR 73/025
Soft Cinnebar 6
Dulux
30YR 73/034
Wild Mushroom 5
Dulux
10YR 73/038
Blush Noisette 5
Dulux
2006
Great White
Farrow and Ball

30YR 74/045
Nomadic Glow 5
Dulux
50YR 74/043
Nutmeg Cluster 5
Dulux
10RR 73/023
Chalky White 1
Dulux
60YR 73/015
Chalk Blush 3
Dulux
80YR 74/043
Expresso Delight 6
Dulux
70YR 74/045
Almost Oyster
Dulux

90YR 73/029
Just Walnut
Dulux

30RR 73/033
Soft Montelimar 5
Dulux
Scent Bottle
Dulux
10RR 73/016
Mercury Shower 6
Dulux
Blossom White
Dulux

10RR 75/039
Pale Peony
Dulux

50YR 74/054
Blush Pink
Dulux

