Dulux Cornflower White is a pale, softened off-white with a gentle grey-green and subtle blue cast that keeps it from looking stark. Its low saturation gives walls a quiet, lightly misted appearance.
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Paint Technical Profile
| HEX Code | #DCE1DF |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 76 |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Primary Undertone | Cool Grey |
| Hidden Undertones | Green, Blue |
| Use | Interior |
| Best Exposures | South, West |
| Best For | Bedrooms, bathrooms, open-plan living areas, ceilings |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: This crisp, cool white hue applied to a bedroom, contrasting beautifully with navy blue cotton and silver gray velvet.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp, cool morning light, bright and airy
- Coordinating Color:Dulux Sapphire Salute
- Textiles:Crisp white linen, navy blue cotton, silver gray velvet
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Pure Brilliant White
- Flooring:Bleached ash wood
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Concept board: A spa-like bathroom utilizing this icy white tone to enhance Carrara marble subway tiles and polished chrome.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, clean daylight bouncing off reflective surfaces
- Key Materials:Carrara marble subway tiles, polished chrome, frameless glass
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Pure Brilliant White
- Styling Pro Tips:Use cool-toned metals to enhance the icy undertone of the paint
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Material visualization: This minimalist white shade maximizes natural light, complementing pale gray concrete and light ash wood.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Expansive, flooded with natural light from large sliding glass doors
- Key Materials:Minimal white modular sofa, pale gray concrete, light ash wood
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Pure Brilliant White
- Vibe:Scandinavian Minimalist
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Architectural mockup: Observing how this expansive white tone performs on a ceiling alongside matte black track lighting and textured plaster.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Uplighting from modern floor lamps mixed with soft ambient daylight
- Wall Color:Dulux Chic Shadow
- Key Materials:Matte black track lighting, plaster texture, minimalist oak
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Pure Brilliant White
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