Dulux Damson Dream 5 90RB 27/285
| Code: | 90RB 27/285 |
| Name: | Damson Dream 5 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Damson Dream 5?
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What are Dulux Damson Dream 5 undertones?
Damson Dream 5 has a clear red 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:
#AD79A1
RGB code:
173, 121, 161
Is Dulux Damson Dream 5 90RB 27/285 cool or warm?
With a hue of 314°, this dark purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
90RB 27/285 Damson Dream 5 HSL code: 314, 24%, 58%
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 Damson Dream 5
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 Damson Dream 5:
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
90RB 27/285
Damson Dream 5
Darker shades
90RB 27/285
Damson Dream 5
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 Damson Dream 5 with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 134, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 6 and Fresh Sage.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #AD79A1 | |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 121, 161 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.84%, 47.45%, 63.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 314° Saturation: 30.06% Value: 67.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(314, 24, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.06 Yellow: 6.94 Key: 32.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 141.108 I: 18.133 Q: 23.448 | |
| XYZ | X: 30.503 Y: 25.133 Z: 36.953 | |
| CIE Lab | L:57.205 a:26.786 b:-13.291 | |
| CIE Luv | L:57.205 u:27.918 v:-23.769 | |
| Decimal | 11368865 | |
| Hunter Lab | 50.133, 20.874, -8.609 |
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