Welcome to Interiors by Style! My name is Bozica, and I’m a qualified interior designer and colour specialist. In today’s video Vlog, I’m reviewing another gorgeous neutral from Dulux: Feather Soft.

This colour is such a beautiful, versatile grey with a green undertone — soft, calm, and timeless. Let’s explore how to use it, what it pairs with, and whether it works for your home.

Undertone: Grey with a Green Base

When you compare Feather Soft to Vivid White (pure white with no undertones), you’ll notice a gentle green undertone coming through. This is a fantastic undertone to work with because it pairs so well with other neutrals. It adds a calm, grounded feel to a space and helps balance warmer materials.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 68

Feather Soft has an LRV of 68, placing it in the “light but with depth” category. That means:

• ✅ It’s light enough to paint on all walls

• ✅ It works beautifully in open-plan living

• ✅ It creates contrast with white trims

• ⚠️ In north-facing rooms, it may appear darker – so consider adding artificial lighting to keep the space feeling bright

Always test it with a large A4 sample — not a tiny swatch — and compare it to pure white to properly see the undertone and how light or dark it feels in your home.

Best Whites to Pair with Feather Soft

Because grey can sometimes feel cool, I recommend pairing Feather Soft with a warm or soft white to add balance and warmth. Try:

• Natural White – Dulux’s soft white with a pink undertone

• Dulux Vivid White – if you want crisp contrast and no undertone

This combo works especially well for architraves, skirtings, doors, and ceilings.

Colour Scheme Ideas

You can create a monochromatic, calming colour scheme by layering other greys with a green undertone. Here are a few colours I recommend pairing with Feather Soft:

• Ceylonese (Ceilo) Grain – A mid-tone grey with a green base

• Shadow Catcher – A deeper, more grounding grey with green undertones

Use them in:

• Upholstery (like a sofa or armchair)

• Rugs, curtains, and cushions

• Feature walls in adjacent rooms

💡 Tip: These colours don’t have to go on the walls. Use your paint swatches as shopping references to pick out fabric, decor, and accessories for a cohesive look.

Will Feather Soft Work on Exterior Walls?

✅ Yes — but only in the right setting.

Feather Soft can look beautiful outside with:

• White or black windows

• Rendered walls or weatherboard cladding

• Complementary undertones in your bricks

⚠️ Be cautious if your bricks have warm or orange-based undertones — the colour may clash. Always test first.

Where to Use Feather Soft Indoors

This colour is perfect for:

• Open-plan living areas

• Bedrooms

• Dining areas or hallways

If your room faces north and lacks natural light, it might read a bit deeper — but you can still use it with the right lighting.

Final Thoughts

Dulux Feather Soft is a fantastic, easy-to-live-with neutral that pairs beautifully with so many elements. If you're designing a calm, cohesive space using neutrals, this is a colour worth testing. It’s light, balanced, and incredibly timeless.

If you're not sure how to build a colour palette around it, my online course teaches everything you need to know — from undertones and LRV to pairing colours and creating full-room schemes. It’s all designed to help you make confident decisions, whether you’re renovating or building.

🎁 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:

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📌 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.

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