Faded Bloom
Dulux
Add to a room
Loading…
The Analysis
Faded Bloom is a mid-toned, muted mauve-beige that acts as a sophisticated neutral. With an LRV of 47.95, it reflects a moderate amount of light, meaning it won’t make a room feel stark or overly bright, but it provides enough depth to keep the space from looking washed out.
It functions best as a main wall colour throughout a living space or bedroom where you want warmth without visual clutter. It serves as a subtle, sophisticated backdrop that lets your furniture and artwork take center stage rather than competing for attention.
LRV 48History & Origin
This colour leans into a modern interpretation of a classic plaster or blush tone. It avoids the heavy ornamentation of historical palettes, opting instead for a contemporary, clean aesthetic that feels updated and fresh.
How to Use It
This shade pairs beautifully with warm wood tones like walnut or white oak and matte black hardware for a sharp, modern contrast. It performs best in bedrooms or cozy reading nooks where its soft, earthy undertones can be fully appreciated.
The Mood
This shade is inherently restful and grounding, avoiding the sterile feeling of pure whites or greys. It creates a calm atmosphere that feels stable and comfortable to live with, making it an excellent choice for areas where you want to wind down.
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.
Add harmony palette to a room
Loading…
Brand Matches
Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.
Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Overcast
- 2700K
- 3500K
- 4000K
- 5500K