Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage)
Let’s dive into a full Oxford Blue (Heritage) paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Oxford Blue (Heritage). 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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| Color name: | Oxford Blue (Heritage) |
| Brand: | Dulux |
Oxford Blue (Heritage) for bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
What are Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage) undertones?
Blue is Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage) undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#3A4357
RGB code:
58, 67, 87
Is Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage) cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 221° this Blue refers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
Oxford Blue (Heritage) HSL code: 221, 20%, 28%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cool Blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh and modern
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool Blue undertones make small spaces feel more open and expansive
- Cool paint hue are ideal for bedroom or bathroom. Be careful with deep blues and greens in bathroom, which will reflect on your skin.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage):
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage)
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage)
Color comparison
Oxford Blue (Heritage) vs Licorice X499
Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.
LRV: 6.08%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 7.12%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
Oxford Blue (Heritage) vs Sapphire Salute 50BB 08/171
Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.
LRV: 6.08%
Dark color
Temperature: cold
LRV: 8%
Dark color
Temperature: cold