Dulux Soft Periwinkle

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Name:Soft Periwinkle
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Soft Periwinkle?

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

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

#97B1DA

RGB code:

151, 177, 218

Is Dulux Soft Periwinkle cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 217° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Soft Periwinkle HSL code: 217, 48%, 72%

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.
  • Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

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 Soft Periwinkle

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Soft Periwinkle:

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 Soft Periwinkle with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 37, such as Dulux Chalk Blush 3 and Vintage Coins.

Color codes

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HEX#97B1DACopy color code
RGB Decimal151, 177, 218Copy color code
RGB Percent59.22%, 69.41%, 85.49%Copy color code
HSVHue: 217° Saturation: 30.73% Value: 85.49%Copy color code
HSLhsl(217, 48, 72)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 30.73 Magenta: 18.81 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 14.51Copy color code
YIQY: 173.9 I: -28.669 Q: 7.259Copy color code
XYZX: 41.135 Y: 43.084 Z: 72.459Copy color code
CIE LabL:71.612 a:0.568 b:-23.557Copy color code
CIE LuvL:71.612 u:-14.878 v:-37.024Copy color code
Decimal9941466Copy color code
Hunter Lab65.638, -3.003, -19.505Copy color code
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