What is the HEX code for Dulux Black Plum?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Black Plum undertone is #3E3844 .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Black Plum?

RGB code is 62, 56, 68 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Dulux Black Plum

Q: Is Dulux Black Plum cool or warm?

Dulux Black Plum is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Black Plum undertones?

Purple is Dulux Black Plum undertone color.

Code:
Name:	Black Plum
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Black Plum?

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What are Dulux Black Plum undertones?

The undertone of Black Plum 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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:

#3E3844

RGB code:

62, 56, 68

Is Dulux Black Plum cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 270° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Black Plum HSL code: 270, 10%, 24%

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 Black Plum

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Black Plum:

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

Black Plum

30RB 16/144
Violet Surprise 1

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 Black Plum with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 90, such as Dulux Forest Shade and Woodland Pearl 3.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#3E3844
RGB Decimal	62, 56, 68
RGB Percent	24.31%, 21.96%, 26.67%
HSV	Hue: 270° Saturation: 17.65% Value: 26.67%
HSL	hsl(270, 10, 24)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.82 Magenta: 17.65 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 73.33
YIQ	Y: 59.162 I: -0.281 Q: 5.004
XYZ	X: 4.444 Y: 4.27 Z: 6.057
CIE Lab	L:24.544 a:5.368 b:-6.445
CIE Luv	L:24.544 u:2.32 v:-7.949
Decimal	4077636
Hunter Lab	20.664, 2.227, -2.916