Steel Symphony 5
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Steel Symphony 5 remains a staple for Dulux designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C7D0D4
LRV
63.00
Steel Symphony 5 in Real Rooms
Steel Symphony 5 has a high LRV of 63 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
2 Living Room Photos
When applied to living room walls, Steel Symphony 5 creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Dulux 90BG 63/043 hallway color
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Dulux Steel Symphony 5 hallway
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1 Misc Photo
Observe the use of Steel Symphony 5 on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Dulux Steel Symphony 5 wall paint
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Similar Colors
At LRV 75 vs 63, Snail Trail is decisively the brighter choice.
Steel Symphony 5 reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 35), opening up a space where Steel Symphony 3 encloses it.
Steel Symphony 5 reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 47), opening up a space where Steel Parade encloses it.
Steel Symphony 5 reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 41), opening up a space where Earl Blue encloses it.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (73 vs 63) makes Chalk Blush 3 the marginally brighter of the two.