Dulux Storm Day
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| Name: | Storm Day |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Storm Day?
Let’s dive into a full Storm Day paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Storm Day. 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 Storm Day undertones?
The undertone of Storm Day can be accurately described as a Green 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:
#838C86
RGB code:
131, 140, 134
Is Dulux Storm Day cool or warm?
With a hue of 140° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
Storm Day HSL code: 140, 4%, 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.
- 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 green shades bring a refreshing and tranquil vibe to a space, making it feel rejuvenating and connected to nature, ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms.
- 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 Storm Day
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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Storm Day:
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
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 Storm Day with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 320, such as Dulux Decadent Damson and Himalayan Musk 6.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #838C86 | |
| RGB Decimal | 131, 140, 134 | |
| RGB Percent | 51.37%, 54.90%, 52.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 140° Saturation: 6.43% Value: 54.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 4, 53) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 6.43 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 4.29 Key: 45.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 136.625 I: -3.435 Q: -3.771 | |
| XYZ | X: 23.04 Y: 25.303 Z: 26.218 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.369 a:-4.487 b:2.073 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.369 u:-4.721 v:3.633 | |
| Decimal | 8621190 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.302, -6.268, 4.308 |
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