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.
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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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?
warm
cool
With a hue of 217° this Blue refers 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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Soft Periwinkle:
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 decor, it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Soft Periwinkle
Darker shades
Soft Periwinkle
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.
