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Cardrona is a soft and natural looking warm white that is loved by home renovators and interior designers alike. This versatile white will brighten any space and is perfect for exterior features.

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Dulux Wash&Wear® is ideal for all interior walls including high traffic areas such as hallways and family rooms and where minimal light reflection is desired. Wash&Wear® 101 Barrier Technology® creates a hard-wearing finish that allows you to wipe away most common marks, scuffs and stains with a wet cloth so your walls will look freshly painted for years.

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The light pink-apricot of Tītahi Bay works well as a feature colour inside or out. It makes for a cosy bedroom colour or a great backdrop for artwork. Pair it with warm whites and neutrals such as Haast Half and Ōamaru.


Tītahi Bay

The warm beige-apricot tone of Maiko is ideal for subtle, contemporary schemes in any room in your home. It pairs well with the beautiful warm white Cardrona and neutral mid-based brown Glen Murray. 


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Remember, only Dulux paint guarantees a genuine 100% colour match. Substituting paint brands may result in an inferior colour match, in both lighter and darker colours, potentially with costly consequences. 

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The popular soft ultra-pure white of Southern Alps is the ultimate choice for interiors and exteriors. It is ideal for walls, ceilings, trims and features such as fretwork and window frames. The freshness of Southern Alps will brighten any space and give it a luxe modern vibe.


Southern Alps

Dulux Ceiling White provides a flat finish with excellent hiding power, ideal for use on ceilings. The flat finish minimises reflection and therefore reduces the appearance of surface imperfections. Dulux Ceiling White is a low VOC water-based paint and tintable to lighter colours. 

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Learn more about Cardrona from Dulux Colour Specialist Andrea Lucena-Orr.

Which Dulux white is right for you?

The versatility of Cardrona means that it works with a wide range of colours including popular neutrals like Haast Half and Midhirst Half. Try using Cardrona on the main walls and add some colour with a feature wall in Tītahi Bay. 

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George St is a vibrant bright blue ideal for use as a feature colour inside or a stunning front door. It works well with crisp whites such as Ōkārito, as well as light creamy yellows, greys and pale blues.

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Create an instant chalkboard in kids' bedrooms, on toy boxes, furniture and in the kitchen.

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Explore the different ways that Cardrona has been used and get inspired.

Hopelands is a soft warm neutral with pink and brown undertones. It can be used as a main colour or feature colour both inside and out. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or very soft neutrals Ōhau and Hicks Bay.

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Dulux Weathershield® has been specially designed to provide a tough, hardwearing finish that provides protection from all weather conditions. Formulated with MaxiFlex® Technology to expand and contract with the surface, Dulux guarantees Weathershield® won’t peel, flake or blister for as long as you live in your home.

Selecting the right colour can be difficult, that's why we have 100ml sample pots and A4 colour swatches available to purchase online. Testing colour is the safest way to make a big decision.

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Muriwai is a lovely warm beige with subtle ochre undertones. Pair it with warm whites such as Sandfly Point Quarter and Cardrona as well as greens such as Raymonds Gap.


Muriwai

Cardrona is a soft and natural looking warm white that is loved by home renovators and interior designers alike. This versatile white will brighten any space and is perfect for exterior features.



The coral tones of Halfway Bluff will bring a warm and positive vibe to any room. It is perfect for accent walls and formal rooms as well as striking highlights outside. Try pairing it with warm neutrals such as Optio Bay and Hicks Bay.

Halfway Bluff

Motueka is a soft orange clay neutral that can add warmth to any room. Use it as an accent colour both inside and out. Try pairing it with popular soft neutrals such as Haast and Haast Double to complete the look.

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Masterton is a soft mustard yellow that schemes well with warm whites and neutrals such as Cardrona and Haast as well as warm browns and charcoals including The Remarkables. A popular choice for front doors.


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Rāwene is a popular dark charcoal with a subtle bluish undertone. It works well as a contemporary feature colour on exteriors such as a front door. It can also be used as a dramatic interior colour such as in a bedroom, theatre room or studio space. It pairs perfectly with whites such as Mt Aspiring and Ōkārito as well as soft browns and grieges such as Ōpononi.


Rāwene

Blues can create a tranquil and calming atmosphere in your home. Dark blues can add a sophistication and moodiness to the space whilst lighter blues can add a sense of calm.  Blue is a versatile colour and can be easily schemed with many other colours for the interior or exterior.


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Our water-based and oil-based enamels are designed to provide the hard-wearing finish required for doors, window frames, skirting boards and architraves. Take pride in your painting job with the finishing touches, available in Low Gloss, Semi Gloss and Gloss.

Green Paw Paw is a deep, clean green that can be used for features inside and out. A vibrant colour, it pairs to great effect with a crisp white.


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Hopelands is a soft warm neutral with pink and brown undertones. It can be used as a main colour or feature colour both inside and out. Pair it with crisp whites such as Ōkārito or very soft neutrals Ōhau and Hicks Bay.


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Glinks Gully is a popular soft and warm sandy neutral. It is great as main wall colour both inside and out. Team it with warm whites such as Cardrona Half and Southern Alps, as well as deeper browns such as Norsewood, Terrible Billy and Colorsteel® Ironsand.


Glinks Gully

Franz Josef is a popular mid-grey with subtle green undertones. It can be used as a main wall colour in light spaces or as a feature wall with a softer grey such as Manorburn Double. It is also a popular render or weatherboard colour that looks great with Ōkārito, Mt Aspiring Half or charcoal greys.


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Trentham is perfect for adding subtle colour to a room as a unique element without becoming overpowering. This versatile greyed-off pink also works well as a soft and subtle front door colour. Pair it with warm whites such as Cardrona and Cardrona Half as well as deeper hues such as Tirimoana.

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The Dulux Wash&Wear® formula ensures your walls stay looking freshly painted for longer. We've performed rigorous testing to optimise stain resistance, hiding power and toughness, and create a product that you can rely on every day.

A dramatic charcoal grey with blue undertones, The Remarkables adds a contemporary feel to exteriors and is often used as an accent or front door colour. It pairs well with cool whites such as Hakataramea and Ōkārito or soft blues and greys such as Grey Lynn, Manorburn and Pūkaki.


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Fantan is a warm, yellow-brown with an earthy, grounding feel that adds warmth to a space and looks stunning as a feature colour.

Fantan

The subtle, greyed-off mauve of Jacks Point works well in bedrooms, studies and bathrooms. It is a perfect complement to the cool colours of natural stone and granite. Pair it with soft grey Manorburn Half, warm neutral Haast Half or bolder colours such as Kaikōura.


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Cardrona is the most neutral of our whites with an underlying subtle warmth. Loved by home renovators and interior designers alike, this versatile white will brighten any space whether it’s contemporary, coastal or Hamptons style. Colour featured: Dulux Wash&Wear® in Cardrona.

Popular Whites

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Greens range from yellow citrus greens through to blue greens such as teals. Lighter muted greens can add a peaceful and relaxed feel to a room whilst citrus and brighter lime greens can liven up a space. Greens are versatile and easy to live with and can be used on the inside and outside of your home.


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Discover Dulux Cardrona, one of our most-loved colours, and learn what makes this lightest of warm whites so popular.

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