What is the HEX code for Dulux Steel Parade?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Steel Parade undertone is #ADB9BF .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Steel Parade?

RGB code is 173, 185, 191 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Dulux Steel Parade cool or warm?

Dulux Steel Parade is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Steel Parade undertones?

Blue is Dulux Steel Parade undertone color.

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Name:	Steel Parade
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Steel Parade?

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

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

HEX value

HEX value:

#ADB9BF

RGB code:

173, 185, 191

Is Dulux Steel Parade cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 200° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Steel Parade HSL code: 200, 12%, 71%

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 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.
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.
Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.

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 Steel Parade

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Steel Parade:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Steel Parade with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 20, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ADB9BF
RGB Decimal	173, 185, 191
RGB Percent	67.84%, 72.55%, 74.90%
HSV	Hue: 200° Saturation: 9.42% Value: 74.9%
HSL	hsl(200, 12, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 9.42 Magenta: 3.14 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.1
YIQ	Y: 182.096 I: -9.079 Q: -0.671
XYZ	X: 43.984 Y: 47.343 Z: 56.097
CIE Lab	L:74.409 a:-2.951 b:-4.456
CIE Luv	L:74.409 u:-6.876 v:-6.203
Decimal	11385279
Hunter Lab	68.806, -6.307, -0.174