Dulux Deepest Amethyst 81BB 12/269
| Code: | 81BB 12/269 |
| Name: | Deepest Amethyst |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Deepest Amethyst?
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What are Dulux Deepest Amethyst undertones?
Deepest Amethyst has a clear blue 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:
#4A5A88
RGB code:
74, 90, 136
Is Dulux Deepest Amethyst 81BB 12/269 cool or warm?
With a hue of 225°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
81BB 12/269 Deepest Amethyst HSL code: 225, 30%, 41%
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 Deepest Amethyst
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 blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Deepest Amethyst:
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
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Deepest Amethyst
Darker shades
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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 Deepest Amethyst with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 45, such as Dulux Vintage Coins and Nordic Bliss.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #4A5A88 | |
| RGB Decimal | 74, 90, 136 | |
| RGB Percent | 29.02%, 35.29%, 53.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 225° Saturation: 45.59% Value: 53.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(225, 30, 41) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 45.59 Magenta: 33.82 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 46.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 90.46 I: -24.316 Q: 10.931 | |
| XYZ | X: 10.922 Y: 10.545 Z: 24.746 | |
| CIE Lab | L:38.803 a:6.866 b:-27.563 | |
| CIE Luv | L:38.803 u:-9.229 v:-39.507 | |
| Decimal | 4872840 | |
| Hunter Lab | 32.473, 3.211, -22.45 |
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