Dulux Deep Aubergine / Damson Dream 1 / 13RR 06/179
| Code: | 13RR 06/179 |
| Name: | Deep Aubergine |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Deep Aubergine?
Let’s dive into a full Deep Aubergine paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 13RR 06/179. Find out if this gorgeous warm 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 Deep Aubergine undertones?
Deep Aubergine 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:
#542840
RGB code:
84, 40, 64
Is Dulux Deep Aubergine 13RR 06/179 cool or warm?
With a hue of 327°, this dark purple reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
13RR 06/179 Deep Aubergine HSL code: 327, 35%, 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.
How light temperature affects Deep 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 Deep 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
13RR 06/179
Deep 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 Deep Aubergine with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 147, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 2 and Paper Mint.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #542840 | |
| RGB Decimal | 84, 40, 64 | |
| RGB Percent | 32.94%, 15.69%, 25.10% | |
| HSV | Hue: 327° Saturation: 52.38% Value: 32.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(327, 35, 24) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 52.38 Yellow: 23.81 Key: 67.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 55.892 I: 18.507 Q: 16.776 | |
| XYZ | X: 5.34 Y: 3.773 Z: 5.296 | |
| CIE Lab | L:22.906 a:23.807 b:-5.927 | |
| CIE Luv | L:22.906 u:22.825 v:-9.53 | |
| Decimal | 5515328 | |
| Hunter Lab | 19.424, 15.084, -2.569 |
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