Dulux Stonewashed Blue 70BG 28/169
| Code: | 70BG 28/169 |
| Name: | Stonewashed Blue |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Stonewashed Blue?
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What are Dulux Stonewashed Blue undertones?
Stonewashed Blue has a clear blue undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#6794A5
RGB code:
103, 148, 165
Is Dulux Stonewashed Blue 70BG 28/169 cool or warm?
With a hue of 196°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
70BG 28/169 Stonewashed Blue HSL code: 196, 26%, 53%
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.
How light temperature affects Stonewashed Blue
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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Stonewashed Blue:
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
70BG 28/169
Stonewashed Blue
Darker shades
70BG 28/169
Stonewashed Blue
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 Stonewashed Blue with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 16, such as Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4 and Cocoa Blush 5.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #6794A5 | |
| RGB Decimal | 103, 148, 165 | |
| RGB Percent | 40.39%, 58.04%, 64.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 196° Saturation: 37.58% Value: 64.71% | |
| HSL | hsl(196, 26, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 37.58 Magenta: 10.3 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 35.29 | |
| YIQ | Y: 136.483 I: -32.278 Q: -4.229 | |
| XYZ | X: 22.972 Y: 26.779 Z: 39.545 | |
| CIE Lab | L:58.769 a:-10.827 b:-13.783 | |
| CIE Luv | L:58.769 u:-21.931 v:-18.891 | |
| Decimal | 6788261 | |
| Hunter Lab | 51.748, -11.319, -9.085 |
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