Hello friends and welcome!

I’m Bozica, a qualified interior designer and colour specialist. In today’s review, I’ll be walking you through a beautiful and popular Dulux paint colour—Accord.

This deep neutral has a cool, elegant feel and is perfect for creating timeless spaces—when it’s used correctly. I’ll explain the LRV, undertone, where to use it inside, how to style it outside, and the best whites to pair with it. So if you’re doing a DIY colour selection or looking for guidance on how to choose the right paint for your home, this is for you.

🎨 What Is Dulux Accord?

• Undertone: Grey with a blue base

• LRV: 45 – moderate depth, not for full open-plan spaces

• Best for: Bedrooms, hallways, living rooms, cabinetry

• Exterior use: Yes – perfect for weatherboard or rendered homes

With an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of 45, Accord has depth but won’t bounce light around a large open space. This makes it ideal for individual rooms or exterior applications.

✅ How to Test Accord Correctly

Always compare Dulux Accord to a pure white, like Vivid White, on an A4 sample with a clean white border. Never paint directly on your existing wall—it mixes undertones and misleads the eye.

🎯 If you're testing a colour in your space, use A4-sized sheets, place them near your fixed elements (like tiles or stone), and always use a white border.

✅ Best Places to Use Dulux Accord

Because of its depth and blue undertone, Dulux Accord is perfect for:

• Entryways and hallways

• Bedrooms or guest rooms

• Living rooms with good lighting

• Lower kitchen cabinetry (paired with the right stone)

• Bathrooms or powder rooms for a moody feel

⚠️ I don’t recommend it for full open-plan living unless you have very high ceilings and exceptional natural light.

✅ Whites That Pair Beautifully with Accord

This colour LOVES to be paired with cool whites or crisp pure whites.

Here are your best white paint options:

• Vivid White – crisp, no undertone, perfect for trims

• Lexicon – soft, cool white with a slight blue base

• Lexicon Quarter – lighter version for a subtle pairing

• Lexicon Half – perfect for modern trim work

• White on White – very cool and clean

📝 Tip: Use Vivid White for architraves and skirtings to keep it flexible and contrast-rich.

🏠 Using Accord in the Kitchen

If your kitchen stone has:

• A crisp white base and

• A blue-grey vein

…then Accord can be your lower cabinet colour. It pairs beautifully with:

• Crisp white upper cabinetry

• Cool-toned splashbacks

• Grey-blue tiles or accessories

🎯 Important: Always match the paint to the stone’s undertones. If your benchtop has a green-based vein, Accord will clash.

🧱 Exterior Styling with Accord

Yes—you can absolutely use Accord outside, and it looks stunning on:

• Weatherboard homes

• Modern facades with white windows

• Rendered homes with monochromatic colour schemes

It appears lighter in full sun but retains that elegant, cool base.

Exterior colour tips:

• Keep it to 2–3 colours only

• Stick to the same undertone family (blue-grey in this case)

• Use Vivid White or Lexicon Quarter for trims

• Avoid mixing with red brick or warm-toned stones—it will clash

🚫 Never mix pinks, purples, or greens into a blue-grey scheme—it ruins the balance and timeless look.

🧠 Fixed Elements Matter

When using a colour like Accord, the success of your space depends on what else is in it.

Check your:

• Stone

• Tiles

• Flooring

• Window frames

• Splashback

If these elements carry a blue or cool grey base, Accord will sing. If they’re warm (yellow, red, orange), this colour will fight them.

🎁 Free Downloads to Help You Choose the Right White

Still unsure? Before you even pick up a brush, make sure you actually understand how to choose white paint and neutrals for your home. I’ve created two free downloads that will walk you through:

📌 Read This Before You Renovate or Build
📌 Understand the 4 Types of White + How to Choose the Right One for Your Home

They’ll help you avoid costly mistakes and feel more confident in your decision-making.

🎓 Want Step-by-Step Colour Selection Help?

If you're ready to learn how to choose white paint, test undertones, and create a full neutral colour scheme for your home, then join my online course. It's designed for homeowners who want to get it right the first time—without needing a designer.

👉 Check out the course here
It’s packed with visual guides, video tutorials, and includes access to a private Facebook group where you can ask me questions directly.