Arctic Night (1114354) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Arctic Night (1114354): Where and How to Use It

An intense blue from Dulux, Arctic Night (1114354) is a deep tone that's best saved for a feature wall rather than the whole room. With its cool undertone, it looks most natural alongside cool whites and greys.

Best Spaces for Arctic Night

• Feature and accent walls: one wall in a bold shade gives a room a strong focal point.
• Bathrooms and en-suites: blue brings a clean, fresh, spa-like feel to tiled rooms.
• Reading rooms and studies: a darker wrap makes these rooms feel snug and easy to focus in.
• Powder rooms and cloakrooms: compact, occasional-use rooms are the safest place to go dark.

Building a Palette With Arctic Night

For a whole-home look, use Arctic Night as a feature against paler walls and bring in:

• Mustard or tan accents - for a pop of warm contrast.
• Crisp white - on trims and ceilings, so the blue stays fresh.
• Soft grey - for a calm, tonal scheme through the home.

Threading one pairing from space to space keeps everything looking deliberate.

Light and the Right Finish

In different light: Arctic Night shows its depth in good light but can flatten in a dim room, so keep it where light is strong.

Best finish: A flat matt finish shows it at its richest and suits feature walls; use a washable soft-sheen in kitchens and bathrooms.

Worth Knowing

Brush a tester onto your own walls first - blue can look different at noon and by lamplight. A tinted primer and a second coat keep the depth even, with no patchiness.