Dulux Amethyst Falls 2 18RB 08/286
| Code: | 18RB 08/286 |
| Name: | Amethyst Falls 2 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Amethyst Falls 2?
Let’s dive into a full Amethyst Falls 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 18RB 08/286. Find out if this gorgeous cold purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
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What are Dulux Amethyst Falls 2 undertones?
Amethyst Falls 2 has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#493F6C
RGB code:
73, 63, 108
Is Dulux Amethyst Falls 2 18RB 08/286 cool or warm?
With a hue of 253°, this dark purple leans cool, but it's 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.
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
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
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.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #493F6C | |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 63, 108 | |
| RGB Percent | 28.63%, 24.71%, 42.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 253° Saturation: 41.67% Value: 42.35% | |
| HSL | hsl(253, 26, 34) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 32.41 Magenta: 41.67 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 57.65 | |
| YIQ | Y: 71.12 I: -8.501 Q: 16.119 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.231 Y: 6.054 Z: 14.971 | |
| CIE Lab | L:29.548 a:15.535 b:-24.695 | |
| CIE Luv | L:29.548 u:1.726 v:-33.493 | |
| Decimal | 4800364 | |
| Hunter Lab | 24.605, 9.4, -18.852 |
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