Dulux Stormy Retreat

What are Dulux Stormy Retreat undertones?

The undertone of Stormy Retreat can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Stormy Retreat cool or warm?

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With a hue of 60° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Stormy Retreat HSL code: 60, 0%, 40%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Stormy Retreat

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Stormy Retreat:

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

Stormy Retreat

• 00NN 20/000
  Night Jewels 3

  

• 28GG 22/002
  Lead Grey

  

• Weathered Penny

  

• 91YY 31/059
  Flint Arrow

  

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 Stormy Retreat with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Dulux Fragrant Cloud 5 and Lilac Heather 5.

Stormy Retreat

• 70BB 74/040
  Fragrant Cloud 5

  

• 90BB 74/038
  Lilac Heather 5

  

• 90BB 65/049
  Midnight Iris 4

  

• 10RB 10/116
  Brooklyn Nights 1

  

• 70BB 21/147
  Imperial Mauve 1

  

• 70BB 65/056
  Imperial Mauve 4

  

• 90BB 32/126
  Midnight Iris 2

  

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#666665
RGB Decimal	102, 102, 101
RGB Percent	40.00%, 40.00%, 39.61%
HSV	Hue: 60° Saturation: 0.98% Value: 40.0%
HSL	hsl(60, 0, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.98 Key: 60.0
YIQ	Y: 101.886 I: 0.321 Q: -0.311
XYZ	X: 12.579 Y: 13.267 Z: 14.207
CIE Lab	L:43.163 a:-0.207 b:0.566
CIE Luv	L:43.163 u:0.055 v:0.773
Decimal	6710885
Hunter Lab	36.424, -2.096, 2.372