Indian Bead (1112022) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Indian Bead (1112022): Where and How to Use It

A bold blue from Dulux, Indian Bead (1112022) 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 Indian Bead

• 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.
• Studies and workspaces: a steady, mid-depth wall is easy on the eye for long stints.
• Bedrooms: enough colour to feel cosy, still calm enough to relax in.

What Goes With Indian Bead

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

• 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: Indian Bead 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. Over a tinted primer, a mid-tone builds to full colour in two coats.