Dulux Teal Tension / Hawaiian Blue 2 / 50BG 12/219

What are Dulux Teal Tension undertones?

The undertone of Teal Tension 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Teal Tension 50BG 12/219 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 190° thisdark bluerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

50BG 12/219 Teal Tension HSL code: 190, 72%, 27%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Teal Tension

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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Teal Tension:

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

50BG 12/219
Teal Tension

• Blue Diamond 3

  

• 17BG 36/333
  Javan Dawn 1

  

• Azure Fusion 5

  

• 90BG 21/302
  Celestial Blue 4

  

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 Teal Tension with a green hue, complementary colors are those with a red hue close to 10, such as Dulux Cappuccino Candy 5 and Java Cream 2.

50BG 12/219
Teal Tension

• 80YR 67/085
  Cappuccino Candy 5

  

• 60YR 83/034
  Java Cream 2

  

• 80YR 75/057
  Java Cream 1

  

• 90YR 53/132
  Soft Almond 4

  

• 90YR 67/085
  Soft Almond 5

  

• Golden Bark 1

  

LRV of Teal Tension

Teal Tension has an LRV of 8.25% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#136777
RGB Decimal	19, 103, 119
RGB Percent	7.45%, 40.39%, 46.67%
HSV	Hue: 190° Saturation: 84.03% Value: 46.67%
HSL	hsl(190, 72, 27)
CMYK	Cyan: 84.03 Magenta: 13.45 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 53.33
YIQ	Y: 79.708 I: -55.197 Q: -12.79
XYZ	X: 8.447 Y: 11.17 Z: 19.159
CIE Lab	L:39.865 a:-17.668 b:-15.753
CIE Luv	L:39.865 u:-27.529 v:-19.565
Decimal	1271671
Hunter Lab	33.421, -13.373, -10.593