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Clouded Pearl 1

Dulux

The Analysis

Clouded Pearl 1 is a light, muted grey-green that acts as a neutral bridge between cool and warm tones. With an LRV of 69.35, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps smaller rooms feel more open and less cramped.

It is best used as a primary wall color throughout an open-plan home or in living areas. Because it is so subtle, it works perfectly as a backdrop for artwork or furniture without competing for attention.

LRV 69

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern choice that avoids the heavy, traditional yellow-undertone creams of the past. It fits perfectly into contemporary homes looking for a clean, updated architectural finish.

Undertoneneutral
FamilyNeutral

How to Use It

This color pairs excellently with light oak wood tones for a balanced look or matte black hardware for a sharper, modern contrast. It performs best in rooms with consistent lighting, as its balanced undertones prevent it from looking too 'cold' or 'muddy'.

The Mood

This shade provides a grounded, stable backdrop that feels clean without being clinical or stark. It is a restful, low-stimulation color that works well in high-traffic areas where you want to minimize visual clutter.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • Old Sterling

    Valspar · 1-877

  • Silent Dove

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  • Calm, Cool and Collected

    Valspar · V140-1

  • Evening White

    Behr · N460-1

  • Tsunami Sky

    Valspar · 7004-4

  • Gray Shimmer

    Behr · MQ3-25

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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