Dulux Pearl Grey

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Name:Pearl Grey
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Pearl Grey?

Let’s dive into a full Pearl Grey paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Pearl Grey. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Pearl Grey for living room

Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Grey shade can create a unique space

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What are Dulux Pearl Grey undertones?

The undertone of Pearl Grey can be accurately described as a Green hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

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RGB code:

219, 220, 218

Is Dulux Pearl Grey cool or warm?

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With a hue of 90° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Pearl Grey HSL code: 90, 3%, 86%

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.

  • Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
  • Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
  • Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

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.

How light temperature affects Pearl Grey

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Pearl Grey:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Pearl Grey with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 270, such as Dulux Plum Compote and Purple Sage 2.

Color codes

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HEX#DBDCDACopy color code
RGB Decimal219, 220, 218Copy color code
RGB Percent85.88%, 86.27%, 85.49%Copy color code
HSVHue: 90° Saturation: 0.91% Value: 86.27%Copy color code
HSLhsl(90, 3, 86)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.45 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.91 Key: 13.73Copy color code
YIQY: 219.473 I: 0.047 Q: -0.834Copy color code
XYZX: 67.458 Y: 71.308 Z: 76.521Copy color code
CIE LabL:87.635 a:-0.7 b:0.865Copy color code
CIE LuvL:87.635 u:-0.453 v:1.438Copy color code
Decimal14408922Copy color code
Hunter Lab84.444, -5.183, 5.384Copy color code
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