Dulux Shell Stories

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Name:Shell Stories
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Shell Stories?

Let’s dive into a full Shell Stories paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Shell Stories. Find out if this gorgeous warm 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 Shell Stories undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

#E7EAE0

RGB code:

231, 234, 224

Is Dulux Shell Stories cool or warm?

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With a hue of 78° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Shell Stories HSL code: 78, 19%, 90%

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.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm 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.
  • Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
  • To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

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 Shell Stories

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:

Living‑room mockup
Living‑room overlay

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Shell Stories:

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 Shell Stories with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 258, such as Dulux Brooklyn Nights 1 and Plum Compote.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#E7EAE0Copy color code
RGB Decimal231, 234, 224Copy color code
RGB Percent90.59%, 91.76%, 87.84%Copy color code
HSVHue: 78° Saturation: 4.27% Value: 91.76%Copy color code
HSLhsl(78, 19, 90)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 1.28 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.27 Key: 8.24Copy color code
YIQY: 231.963 I: 1.426 Q: -3.747Copy color code
XYZX: 75.829 Y: 81.216 Z: 82.182Copy color code
CIE LabL:92.228 a:-2.765 b:4.503Copy color code
CIE LuvL:92.228 u:-1.152 v:7.33Copy color code
Decimal15198944Copy color code
Hunter Lab90.12, -7.516, 9.016Copy color code