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Wild Water 1

Dulux

The Analysis

Wild Water 1 is a deep, saturated navy that absorbs significant amounts of light due to its low LRV of 6.49. Because it reflects so little light, it will make a room feel more enclosed and intimate rather than spacious.

This is best used as a bold accent or for 'colour drenching' a room to create a moody, sophisticated retreat. It is too dark to serve as a neutral backdrop for an entire home unless you are specifically aiming for a dramatic, high-contrast interior.

LRV 6

History & Origin

Deep blues like this are a staple of modern maximalist design, though they draw inspiration from classic library and study aesthetics of the 19th century. It feels current and intentional rather than strictly traditional.

Undertonecool
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How to Use It

Use this in smaller rooms like powder rooms or studies, and pair it with warm brass hardware to offset the coolness of the blue. Light oak or walnut wood tones will prevent the room from feeling too sterile or cold.

The Mood

This shade provides a grounded, stable, and serious atmosphere. It is ideal for spaces where you want to promote focus or quiet, as it lacks the distracting glare of lighter tones.

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.

  • Back of Beyond

    Valspar · V070-6

  • Dignity Blue

    Sherwin-Williams · SW6804

  • Mykonos Reflection

    Valspar · V110-6

  • Indigo Cloth

    Valspar · 4009-7

  • Atlantic Surf 1

    Dulux

  • Midnight Sonata

    Valspar · V109-6

Lighting

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

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