Approaching Night (1111998) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Approaching Night (1111998): Where and How to Use It

A cool blue from Dulux, Approaching Night (1111998) is a flexible mid-tone that works on full walls or a single feature. With its cool undertone, it looks most natural alongside cool whites and greys.

Best Spaces for Approaching Night

• Living rooms: a mid-tone adds warmth and personality without taking over.
• Bathrooms and en-suites: blue brings a clean, fresh, spa-like feel to tiled rooms.
• A single feature wall: mid-tones add definition on one wall while staying versatile.
• Studies and workspaces: a steady, mid-depth wall is easy on the eye for long stints.

What Goes With Approaching Night

Planning colours across the home? Treat Approaching Night as a flexible base or a feature and add:

• Mustard or tan accents - for a pop of warm contrast.
• Crisp white - on trims and ceilings, so the blue stays fresh.
• Natural oak or walnut - to warm up the cool tone.

A shared accent between two rooms is an easy way to make the whole home feel considered.

Light and the Right Finish

In different light: Approaching Night stays cool and steady in daylight, warming slightly under lamps in the evening.

Best finish: A matt finish looks smooth and modern in living rooms and bedrooms; use a washable soft-sheen in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways.

Worth Knowing

Check a tester patch morning and evening, as blue shifts with the light in a room. A tinted base plus two coats gives a clean, consistent wall.