# Dulux Quartz Flint 1

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/quartz-flint-1](https://plan-home.com/color/quartz-flint-1)

Dulux Quartz Flint 1 30BG 31/022 is a muted mid-tone grey with a gently cool, blue-leaning cast. Its low saturation keeps it looking grounded rather than overtly colourful, making it a useful alternative to a plain neutral grey. In daylight, Quartz Flint 1 can read as a clean, slightly mineral grey, while warmer artificial lighting may soften its cool edge. It suits living-room walls, bathrooms, or painted cabinetry where a restrained colour is wanted without creating a stark backdrop. Pair it with crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed steel, charcoal details, or soft off-whites for a measured, contemporary scheme.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Quartz Flint 1
- **Color code:** 30BG 31/022
- **HEX:** #8F9596
- **RGB:** 143, 149, 150
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 189° Saturation: 4.67% Value: 58.82%
- **HSL:** hsl(189, 3, 57)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 4.67 Magenta: 0.67 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 41.18
- **YIQ:** Y: 147.32 I: -3.897 Q: -0.958
- **XYZ:** X: 27.579 Y: 29.536 Z: 33.094
- **CIE Lab:** L:61.252 a:-1.968 b:-1.277
- **CIE Luv:** L:61.252 u:-3.403 v:-1.51
- **Decimal:** 9409942
- **Hunter Lab:** 54.347, -4.528, 1.939

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Traffic grey A](https://plan-home.com/color/traffic-grey-a-ral-7042)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 1](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)
- [Dulux Storm Clearing](https://plan-home.com/color/storm-clearing)
- [Dulux Natural Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/natural-slate)
- [RAL Classic Silver grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001)
- [Dulux Mineral Haze 1](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-haze-1)
- [Dulux Deep Fossil](https://plan-home.com/color/deep-fossil)
- [RAL Classic Window grey](https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040)
- [Tikkurila Agate](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-n500)
- [RAL Classic Signal grey](https://plan-home.com/color/signal-grey-ral-7004)
- [Farrow and Ball Plummet](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-plummet)
- [Little Greene Mid Lead Colour](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-mid-lead-colour-114)
- [Dulux Night Jewels 4](https://plan-home.com/color/night-jewels-4-00nn-37000)
- [Tikkurila L493](https://plan-home.com/color/l493)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/grey)
- [Little Greene Arquerite](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-arquerite-250)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Smooth Flint](https://plan-home.com/color/smooth-flint)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Smokey Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/smokey-slate)
- [Dulux Thunder Clouds](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-clouds)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-cinnebar-4)
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 5](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-5)
- [Dulux Chalk Blush 3](https://plan-home.com/color/chalk-blush-3)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 2](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-2)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 3](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-3)
- [Dulux Nordic Sails 1](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-sails-1)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.