Dulux Steel Symphony 3 90BG 35/068
| Code: | 90BG 35/068 |
| Name: | Steel Symphony 3 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Steel Symphony 3?
Let’s dive into a full Steel Symphony 3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 90BG 35/068. 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.
Dulux Steel Symphony 3 reviews
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What are Dulux Steel Symphony 3 undertones?
The undertone of Steel Symphony 3 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#8F9EA5
RGB code:
143, 158, 165
Is Dulux Steel Symphony 3 90BG 35/068 cool or warm?
With a hue of 199° thisBluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
90BG 35/068 Steel Symphony 3 HSL code: 199, 11%, 60%
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.
- 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 Symphony 3
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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Steel Symphony 3:
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
90BG 35/068
Steel Symphony 3
Darker shades
90BG 35/068
Steel Symphony 3
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 Symphony 3 with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 19, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #8F9EA5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 143, 158, 165 | |
| RGB Percent | 56.08%, 61.96%, 64.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 199° Saturation: 13.33% Value: 64.71% | |
| HSL | hsl(199, 11, 60) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 13.33 Magenta: 4.24 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 35.29 | |
| YIQ | Y: 154.313 I: -11.188 Q: -0.995 | |
| XYZ | X: 30.344 Y: 33.009 Z: 40.36 | |
| CIE Lab | L:64.169 a:-3.825 b:-5.446 | |
| CIE Luv | L:64.169 u:-8.438 v:-7.386 | |
| Decimal | 9412261 | |
| Hunter Lab | 57.454, -6.27, -1.432 |
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Grey Stone
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