Dulux Ink Wash vs. Dulux Faded Indigo

The colors, each unique in their hue and saturation, embody their own individual beauty and value. Both colors belong to the blue hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Dulux 50BB 18/216 and Dulux 90BG 17/090 differ significantly in saturation. Dulux 50BB 18/216 is more saturated.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Dulux 50BB 18/216 radiating a lighter essence compared to 90BG 17/090.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Technical color comparison for Dulux Ink Wash and Dulux Faded Indigo
Dulux Ink Wash	Dulux Faded Indigo
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
214°blue	201°blue
Saturation
27%	13%less saturated
Lightness?
46%	43%darker
LRV?
-	-
CIE L?
46.919	46.471looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
10.063
Temperature
Cool	Cool

Preview Ink Wash and Faded Indigo side by side in different rooms

50BB 18/216Ink Wash

Dulux

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90BG 17/090Faded Indigo

Dulux

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.