# Dulux Steel Symphony 3

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)

Dulux Steel Symphony 3 90BG 35/068 is a muted mid-tone blue-grey with a lightly softened, mineral quality. Its cool cast is clear without becoming icy, while the grey content keeps the color grounded and easy on large wall areas. In bright daylight, it can read as a clean weathered blue-grey; lower or warmer lighting brings out its quieter grey side. Use Steel Symphony 3 in a home office, bathroom, or modern kitchen, especially on cabinetry paired with pale stone, brushed nickel, and white oak. For contrast, add crisp off-white trim, charcoal details, or warm clay and tan textiles.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Steel Symphony 3
- **Color code:** 90BG 35/068
- **HEX:** #8F9EA5
- **RGB:** 143, 158, 165
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Silver grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001)
- [Tikkurila V438](https://plan-home.com/color/v438)
- [Little Greene James](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-james-108)
- [Tikkurila Agate](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-n500)
- [Tikkurila Tide](https://plan-home.com/color/tide-l491)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [RAL Classic Window grey](https://plan-home.com/color/window-grey-ral-7040)
- [Tikkurila L493](https://plan-home.com/color/l493)
- [Dulux Mineral Haze 1](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-haze-1)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 3](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-3)
- [Dulux Earl Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/earl-blue)
- [Dulux Quartz Flint 1](https://plan-home.com/color/quartz-flint-1)
- [Dulux Pebble Drift 2](https://plan-home.com/color/pebble-drift-2)
- [Farrow and Ball Kittiwake](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-kittiwake-307)
- [Little Greene Grey Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-stone-276)
- [Dulux Celestial Cloud 2](https://plan-home.com/color/celestial-cloud-2)
- [Farrow and Ball Oval Room Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/oval-room-blue-85)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 1](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Earl Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/earl-blue)
- [Dulux Steel Parade](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-parade)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 5](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-5)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 4](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-4-90bg-55051)
- [Dulux Coastal Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-coastal-grey)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Faded Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/faded-indigo)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 2](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-2)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 5](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-5)
- [Dulux Chalk Blush 3](https://plan-home.com/color/chalk-blush-3)
- [Dulux Vintage Coins](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-coins)
- [Dulux Nordic Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-bliss)
- [Dulux Thimble Case](https://plan-home.com/color/thimble-case)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.