Express Blue (1111992) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Express Blue (1111992): Where and How to Use It

Express Blue (1111992) is a composed blue shade by Dulux - a flexible mid-tone that works on full walls or a single feature. The cool undertone means it settles best next to cool whites and greys.

Best Spaces for Express Blue

• 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.
• Bedrooms: enough colour to feel cosy, still calm enough to relax in.
• A single feature wall: mid-tones add definition on one wall while staying versatile.

What Goes With Express Blue

For a whole-home look, use Express Blue as a flexible base or a feature and bring in:

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

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: Express Blue 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.

Before You Start

Brush a tester onto your own walls first - blue can look different at noon and by lamplight. A tinted base plus two coats gives a clean, consistent wall.