Dulux Quartz Flint 3 50BG 76/023
| Code: | 50BG 76/023 |
| Name: | Quartz Flint 3 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Quartz Flint 3?
Let’s dive into a full Quartz Flint 3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 50BG 76/023. 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.
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What are Dulux Quartz Flint 3 undertones?
Quartz Flint 3 has a clear blue 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:
#DBE1E1
RGB code:
219, 225, 225
Is Dulux Quartz Flint 3 50BG 76/023 cool or warm?
With a hue of 180°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
50BG 76/023 Quartz Flint 3 HSL code: 180, 9%, 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 Quartz Flint 3
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 Quartz Flint 3:
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
50BG 76/023
Quartz Flint 3
Darker shades
50BG 76/023
Quartz Flint 3
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 Quartz Flint 3 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 0, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DBE1E1 | |
| RGB Decimal | 219, 225, 225 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.88%, 88.24%, 88.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 180° Saturation: 2.67% Value: 88.24% | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 9, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.67 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 11.76 | |
| YIQ | Y: 223.206 I: -3.575 Q: -1.269 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.726 Y: 74.346 Z: 81.891 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.086 a:-2.014 b:-0.699 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.086 u:-3.34 v:-0.714 | |
| Decimal | 14410209 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.224, -6.548, 4.047 |
Color equivalents
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Cornflower White
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235
Borrowed Light
Farrow and Ball

10BB 73/026
Niagara Blues 6
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G500
Bungalow
Tikkurila

Calm Sea
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Mystic Mauve 6
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70BG 72/043
Celestial Cloud 6
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30BG 72/017
Clouded Pearl 1
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10BB 83/020
Clouded Pearl 3
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Horizon View
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314
Sizing
Farrow and Ball
10BB 83/017
Chalk Dust
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182
Bone China Blue - Pale
Little Greene

H496
Tikkurila

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Frosted Steel
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