What is the HEX code for Dulux Pressed Thistle?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Pressed Thistle undertone is #898D9B .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Pressed Thistle?

RGB code is 137, 141, 155 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Dulux Pressed Thistle cool or warm?

Dulux Pressed Thistle is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Pressed Thistle undertones?

Blue is Dulux Pressed Thistle undertone color.

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Name:	Pressed Thistle
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Pressed Thistle?

Let’s dive into a full Pressed Thistle paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Pressed Thistle. 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 Pressed Thistle undertones?

The undertone of Pressed Thistle can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#898D9B

RGB code:

137, 141, 155

Is Dulux Pressed Thistle cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 227° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Pressed Thistle HSL code: 227, 8%, 57%

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 blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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 Pressed Thistle

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Pressed Thistle:

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

Pressed Thistle

Darker shades

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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 Pressed Thistle with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 47, such as Dulux Nordic Bliss and Thimble Case.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#898D9B
RGB Decimal	137, 141, 155
RGB Percent	53.73%, 55.29%, 60.78%
HSV	Hue: 227° Saturation: 11.61% Value: 60.78%
HSL	hsl(227, 8, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 11.61 Magenta: 9.03 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.22
YIQ	Y: 141.4 I: -6.882 Q: 3.511
XYZ	X: 25.756 Y: 26.734 Z: 34.805
CIE Lab	L:58.728 a:1.455 b:-7.908
CIE Luv	L:58.728 u:-2.969 v:-11.734
Decimal	9014683
Hunter Lab	51.705, -1.568, -3.717