# Dulux Damson Dream 5

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/damson-dream-5](https://plan-home.com/color/damson-dream-5)

Dulux Damson Dream 5 90RB 27/285 is a mid-depth muted purple with a noticeable rosy mauve cast. Its softened saturation keeps it from reading overly sweet, while the blue-red base gives the color a gently cool, powdery appearance. In daylight, Damson Dream 5 can show more of its pink-violet side; under warm lamps, it is likely to appear richer and slightly more plum-toned. It makes a considered choice for a bedroom wall, a reading nook, or painted cabinetry where a full neutral would feel too plain. Pair it with chalky off-whites, warm grey, pale oak, brushed brass, or deep berry accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Damson Dream 5
- **Color code:** 90RB 27/285
- **HEX:** #AD79A1
- **RGB:** 173, 121, 161
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Pamplona Purple 5](https://plan-home.com/color/pamplona-purple-5)
- [Dulux Emporium Rose 2](https://plan-home.com/color/emporium-rose-2)
- [Dulux Orchid Opera 1](https://plan-home.com/color/orchid-opera-1)
- [Dulux Heather Bloom 2](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-bloom-2)
- [Dulux Violet Verona 1](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-verona-1)
- [Dulux Sumptuous Plum 5](https://plan-home.com/color/sumptuous-plum-5)
- [Dulux Himalayan Musk 2](https://plan-home.com/color/himalayan-musk-2)
- [Dulux Flamingo Fun 1](https://plan-home.com/color/flamingo-fun-1)
- [Dulux Waterlily Blush 2](https://plan-home.com/color/waterlily-blush-2)
- [Dulux Sumptuous Plum 6](https://plan-home.com/color/sumptuous-plum-6)
- [Dulux Flamingo Fun 2](https://plan-home.com/color/flamingo-fun-2)
- [Dulux Lilac Spring 1](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-spring-1)
- [Dulux Pamplona Purple 4](https://plan-home.com/color/pamplona-purple-4)
- [Dulux Popping Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/popping-pink)
- [Dulux Velvet Ribbon 5](https://plan-home.com/color/velvet-ribbon-5)
- [Farrow and Ball Rangwali](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-rangwali-296)
- [Dulux Sweet Sundae 1](https://plan-home.com/color/sweet-sundae-1)
- [Dulux Violet Verona 2](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-verona-2)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Heather Bloom 3](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-bloom-3)
- [Dulux Lilac Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-rose)
- [Dulux Damson Dream 6](https://plan-home.com/color/damson-dream-6)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Damson Dream 4](https://plan-home.com/color/damson-dream-4)
- [Dulux Passion Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/passion-flower)
- [Dulux Heather Bloom 1](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-bloom-1)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Soft Fauna 6](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-fauna-6)
- [Dulux Fresh Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/fresh-sage)
- [Dulux Highland Falls 5](https://plan-home.com/color/highland-falls-5)
- [Dulux Clouded Pearl 2](https://plan-home.com/color/clouded-pearl-2)
- [Dulux Highland Falls 1](https://plan-home.com/color/highland-falls-1)
- [Dulux Tuscan Glade 1](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-glade-1)
- [Dulux Soft Fauna 5](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-fauna-5)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.