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Summer Medley 5

Dulux

The Analysis

Summer Medley 5 is a crisp, pale aqua that acts as a light amplifier. With an LRV of 72.21, it reflects a high percentage of light, which helps smaller or dim rooms feel more open and airy.

This colour works best as a main wall shade for bathrooms, laundry rooms, or casual living areas. It is too light to serve as a dramatic accent, but it functions perfectly as a soft, personality-driven alternative to standard off-white.

LRV 72

History & Origin

This is a distinctly modern shade that moves away from traditional neutral palettes. It fits perfectly into contemporary interior design trends that favor clean, simple, and functional spaces.

Undertonecool
FamilyTeal

How to Use It

Pair this with light oak wood tones for a balanced look or matte black hardware to add a modern edge. It performs best in bathrooms or kitchens where you want to maintain a sanitary and bright environment.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels clean and orderly. It is a refreshing, steady colour that leans toward restorative rather than energizing, making it easy to live with over the long term.

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.

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Lighting

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

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