Dulux Sea Holly / Sodium Sky / 30BG 10/111

Code:30BG 10/111
Name:Sea Holly
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Sea Holly?

Let’s dive into a full Sea Holly paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 30BG 10/111. 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 Sea Holly undertones?

The undertone of Sea Holly 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#39595F

RGB code:

57, 89, 95

Is Dulux Sea Holly 30BG 10/111 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 189° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

30BG 10/111 Sea Holly HSL code: 189, 25%, 30%

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.
  • Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

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 Sea Holly

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Sea Holly:

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.

Lighter shades

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 Sea Holly with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 9, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#39595FCopy color code
RGB Decimal57, 89, 95Copy color code
RGB Percent22.35%, 34.90%, 37.25%Copy color code
HSVHue: 189° Saturation: 40.0% Value: 37.25%Copy color code
HSLhsl(189, 25, 30)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 40.0 Magenta: 6.32 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 62.75Copy color code
YIQY: 80.116 I: -20.997 Q: -4.902Copy color code
XYZX: 7.324 Y: 8.84 Z: 12.144Copy color code
CIE LabL:35.675 a:-9.965 b:-7.176Copy color code
CIE LuvL:35.675 u:-14.71 v:-7.976Copy color code
Decimal3758431Copy color code
Hunter Lab29.733, -8.06, -3.403Copy color code
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