DULUX Decorator Centre has announced the official colour of Bude as… ‘Breakwater Blue’. 

To celebrate the official opening of the new Dulux Decorator Centre in Bude, the store asked the town’s mayor Bob Willingham, community groups and local decorators to help define what the Cornish town represents.

Locals demonstrated their fondness for the smashing waves of the sea, the picturesque breakwater and the often bright blue skies — providing the inspiration to the Dulux Trade Commercial Colour Services team for the newly named colour of Bude ‘Breakwater Blue’.

When it came to the colour that best represented all things Bude, three quarters of those asked (75%) suggested blue, navy or turquoise.

The contributors were keen to point out the beauty of the sea lock and more than 50% highlighted the breakwater which was constructed in 1819 to protect the town’s canal.

A third of the community groups and staff included the partially man-made sea pool as a major feature of the popular tourist spot.

As one of the most popular British seaside towns — located in the best UK holiday region, according to the 2019 British Travel Awards — a turquoise blue was a natural choice.

Lee Peters, assistant store manager at Dulux Decorator Centre, Bude, said: “‘Breakwater Blue’ seems to be the perfect fit for a seaside town.

“From the picturesque canal to the sea lock, we’re surrounded by amazing natural beauty that inspired everyone we talked to. We have over 14,000 colours available but we immediately knew that a blue would be the perfect choice to represent the town.”

Dulux Decorator Centre Bude offers expert advice and products from leading decorating brands, with services at the store including free delivery and colour matching.

To help painters and decorators ‘work greener’, paint can recycling is available, along with a range of sustainable products such as the latest water-based paints.

Lee adds: “Our in-store offering is tailored to make life easier for everyone, with an extensive range of products and accessories for any job. We also offer colour matching to get the perfect colour each time, free delivery, plus click and collect for online orders. The team is looking forward to giving more customers expert advice on decorating projects of any size — including how best to use ‘Breakwater Blue’.”

Decorators and homeowners can visit the Dulux Decorator Centre on Kings Hill Industrial Estate to get a sample of ‘Breakwater Blue’.

Regular opening times for the store are 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm on Saturdays.

 For more information about Dulux Decorator Centre, visit www.duluxdecoratorcentre.co.uk or follow them on Twitter @DuluxDecCentre.