Dulux Amethyst Falls 2 18RB 08/286

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What are Dulux Amethyst Falls 2 undertones?
Is Amethyst Falls 2 18RB 08/286 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Amethyst Falls 2
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	18RB 08/286
Name:	Amethyst Falls 2
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Amethyst Falls 2?

Dulux Amethyst Falls 2 18RB 08/286 is a deep blue-violet with a noticeably muted, shadowy character. Its #493F6C value suggests cool indigo and plum undertones rather than a bright, highly saturated purple. In daylight, this shade can read as a reserved inky violet, while lower or warmer artificial light will make its depth more pronounced. Use Amethyst Falls 2 on a study, dining-room wall, alcove, or painted cabinetry where a dark color can create definition without appearing black. Soft off-whites, blue-grey neutrals, aged brass, walnut, and natural linen provide grounded companions for this color.

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What are Dulux Amethyst Falls 2 undertones?

Amethyst Falls 2 is a deep, soft aubergine. The HEX sample leans purple; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light may bring out its red or mauve side, while cool daylight can make the violet direction clearer.

HEX value:

#493F6C

RGB code:

73, 63, 108

Is Dulux Amethyst Falls 2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 253°, this dark purple leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

18RB 08/286 Amethyst Falls 2 HSL code: 253, 26%, 34%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Amethyst Falls 2

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Amethyst Falls 2:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

18RB 08/286
Amethyst Falls 2

Darker shades

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Amethyst Falls 2

15RB 07/237
Regal Purple

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Amethyst Falls 2 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 73, such as Dulux Swansdown and Green Ivy.

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