Sea Urchin 3 featured
Dulux90GG 40/115

Sea Urchin 3

Sea Urchin 3 is a versatile paint color from Dulux. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to perfect for adding character to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#8CADAC

LRV

40.00

Light Reflectance Value
40.00
medium

Sea Urchin 3 in Real Rooms

Sea Urchin 3 has a medium-high LRV of 40 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy.

2 Living Room Photos

Sea Urchin 3 anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

Dulux 90GG 40/115 living room paint

Dulux 90GG 40/115 living room paint

@life_atno48

Dulux 90GG 40/115 living room color

Dulux 90GG 40/115 living room color

@life_atno48

1 Bedroom Photo

Sea Urchin 3 creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 bedroom accent wall

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 bedroom accent wall

@cheampaintingco

2 Kitchen Photos

The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Sea Urchin 3 manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 kitchen interior

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 kitchen interior

@noise_from_41

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 kitchen backsplash

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 kitchen backsplash

@myhomeatno13

3 Misc Photos

See how Sea Urchin 3 is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 color block paint

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 color block paint

@thehousethatjembuilt

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 color block

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 color block

@thehousethatjembuilt

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 kids' room

Dulux Sea Urchin 3 kids' room

@life_of_peachey

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Color Codes

HEX#8CADAC
RGB140, 173, 172
HSL178° 17% 61%
CMYK19 0 1 32
CIE LabL: 68.3 a: -11.4 b: -3.2
XYZX: 33.20 Y: 38.44 Z: 44.69