Blue Crab (1110950) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Your Guide to Blue Crab (1110950)

Blue Crab (1110950) is an intense blue shade by Dulux - a deep tone that's best saved for a feature wall rather than the whole room. The cool undertone means it settles best next to cool whites and greys.

Best Spaces for Blue Crab

• 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.
• The wall behind a bed: a deep shade on the headboard wall gives a calm, hotel-like feel.

Building a Palette With Blue Crab

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

• Soft grey - for a calm, tonal scheme through the home.
• Mustard or tan accents - for a pop of warm contrast.
• 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: Blue Crab 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.

Before You Start

Check a tester patch morning and evening, as blue shifts with the light in a room. Deep colours read best with two coats over a tinted basecoat.