# Dulux Himalayan Musk 2

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/himalayan-musk-2](https://plan-home.com/color/himalayan-musk-2)

Dulux Himalayan Musk 2 70RB 23/203 is a muted mid-tone purple with a noticeable dusty mauve cast. Its softened saturation keeps the color from reading overly sweet, giving walls a grounded, gently shadowed look instead. In brighter daylight, the violet notes may appear clearer, while lower or warmer light can bring forward its greyed plum character. Use it in a bedroom, dining room, or reading corner alongside soft off-whites, charcoal grey, and natural oak for contrast. Matte black details, brushed brass, and textured linen can all suit this shade without competing with its quiet depth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Himalayan Musk 2
- **Color code:** 70RB 23/203
- **HEX:** #937693
- **RGB:** 147, 118, 147
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 300° Saturation: 19.73% Value: 57.65%
- **HSL:** hsl(300, 12, 52)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.73 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 42.35
- **YIQ:** Y: 129.977 I: 7.962 Q: 15.159
- **XYZ:** X: 23.776 Y: 21.267 Z: 30.448
- **CIE Lab:** L:53.24 a:16.595 b:-11.407
- **CIE Luv:** L:53.24 u:14.697 v:-18.995
- **Decimal:** 9664147
- **Hunter Lab:** 46.116, 11.328, -6.865

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Heather Bloom 2](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-bloom-2)
- [Dulux Purple Sage 2](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-sage-2)
- [Dulux Pamplona Purple 5](https://plan-home.com/color/pamplona-purple-5)
- [Tikkurila Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-v425)
- [Dulux Lavender Blossom 1](https://plan-home.com/color/lavender-blossom-1)
- [Dulux Emporium Rose 2](https://plan-home.com/color/emporium-rose-2)
- [Dulux Damson Dream 5](https://plan-home.com/color/damson-dream-5)
- [Dulux Purple Infusion 5](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-infusion-5)
- [Dulux Velvet Ribbon 5](https://plan-home.com/color/velvet-ribbon-5)
- [Dulux Violet Verona 1](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-verona-1)
- [Dulux Mellow Heather 1](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-1)
- [Dulux Pamplona Purple 4](https://plan-home.com/color/pamplona-purple-4)
- [Dulux Purple Infusion 4](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-infusion-4)
- [RAL Classic Pastel violet](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-violet-ral-4009)
- [RAL Classic Red lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/red-lilac-ral-4001)
- [Dulux Waterlily Blush 2](https://plan-home.com/color/waterlily-blush-2)
- [Dulux Lilac Spring 1](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-spring-1)
- [Dulux Velvet Ribbon 4](https://plan-home.com/color/velvet-ribbon-4)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Mellow Heather 2](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-2)
- [Dulux Mellow Heather 3](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-3)
- [Dulux Himalayan Musk 3](https://plan-home.com/color/himalayan-musk-3)
- [Dulux Pamplona Purple 6](https://plan-home.com/color/pamplona-purple-6)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Himalayan Musk 1](https://plan-home.com/color/himalayan-musk-1)
- [Dulux Mellow Heather 1](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-1)

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

## 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.