Dulux Baked Aubergine
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| Name: | Baked Aubergine |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Baked Aubergine?
Let’s dive into a full Baked Aubergine paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Baked Aubergine. 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 Baked Aubergine undertones?
The undertone of Baked Aubergine can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#514961
RGB code:
81, 73, 97
Is Dulux Baked Aubergine cool or warm?
With a hue of 260° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
Baked Aubergine HSL code: 260, 14%, 33%
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.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Baked Aubergine
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 Baked Aubergine:
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
Baked Aubergine
Darker shades
Baked Aubergine
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 Baked Aubergine with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 80, such as Dulux Green Ivy and English Mist 2.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #514961 | |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 73, 97 | |
| RGB Percent | 31.76%, 28.63%, 38.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 260° Saturation: 24.74% Value: 38.04% | |
| HSL | hsl(260, 14, 33) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 16.49 Magenta: 24.74 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 61.96 | |
| YIQ | Y: 78.128 I: -2.945 Q: 9.161 | |
| XYZ | X: 7.933 Y: 7.377 Z: 12.312 | |
| CIE Lab | L:32.651 a:8.805 b:-12.832 | |
| CIE Luv | L:32.651 u:2.624 v:-17.586 | |
| Decimal | 5327201 | |
| Hunter Lab | 27.161, 4.601, -7.863 |
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