Dulux Amethyst Showers 6 06RB 76/056
| Code: | 06RB 76/056 |
| Name: | Amethyst Showers 6 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Amethyst Showers 6?
Let’s dive into a full Amethyst Showers 6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 06RB 76/056. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey 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 Showers 6 undertones?
Amethyst Showers 6 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:
#E2E0E9
RGB code:
226, 224, 233
Is Dulux Amethyst Showers 6 06RB 76/056 cool or warm?
With a hue of 253°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
06RB 76/056 Amethyst Showers 6 HSL code: 253, 17%, 90%
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 Showers 6
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Amethyst Showers 6:
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.
Darker shades
06RB 76/056
Amethyst Showers 6
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 Showers 6 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 | #E2E0E9 | |
| RGB Decimal | 226, 224, 233 | |
| RGB Percent | 88.63%, 87.84%, 91.37% | |
| HSV | Hue: 253° Saturation: 3.86% Value: 91.37% | |
| HSL | hsl(253, 17, 90) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.0 Magenta: 3.86 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 8.63 | |
| YIQ | Y: 225.624 I: -1.7 Q: 3.224 | |
| XYZ | X: 72.724 Y: 75.363 Z: 87.784 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.563 a:2.304 b:-4.139 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.563 u:0.603 v:-6.794 | |
| Decimal | 14868713 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.812, -2.388, 0.814 |
Color equivalents
10RB 74/066
Violet White
Dulux

10RB 74/038
Violet Jewel
Dulux

