Dulux Himalayan Musk 3 / Frosted Grape / 70RB 36/156

What are Dulux Himalayan Musk 3 undertones?

The undertone of Himalayan Musk 3 can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Himalayan Musk 3 70RB 36/156 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 298° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

70RB 36/156 Himalayan Musk 3 HSL code: 298, 13%, 64%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Himalayan Musk 3

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Himalayan Musk 3:

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

70RB 36/156
Himalayan Musk 3

• 70RB 50/062
  Mellow Heather 3

  

• 50RB 66/066
  Purple Sage 5

  

• 70RB 54/110
  Cosmos Flower

  

• Lilac Spring 5

  

• 70RB 40/200
  Pamplona Purple 6

  

Darker shades

70RB 36/156
Himalayan Musk 3

• 70RB 23/203
  Himalayan Musk 2

  

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 Himalayan Musk 3 with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 118, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 6 and Dewy Lawn.

70RB 36/156
Himalayan Musk 3

• 30GG 83/025
  Soft Fauna 6

  

• 70GY 46/120
  Dewy Lawn

  

• Fresh Sage

  

• 90GY 72/040
  Highland Falls 5

  

• 90GY 16/151
  Highland Falls 1

  

• 70GY 14/187
  Tuscan Glade 1

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#AF98B0
RGB Decimal	175, 152, 176
RGB Percent	68.63%, 59.61%, 69.02%
HSV	Hue: 298° Saturation: 13.64% Value: 69.02%
HSL	hsl(298, 13, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.57 Magenta: 13.64 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 30.98
YIQ	Y: 161.613 I: 5.993 Q: 12.334
XYZ	X: 36.742 Y: 34.705 Z: 45.826
CIE Lab	L:65.519 a:12.859 b:-9.332
CIE Luv	L:65.519 u:11.657 v:-16.0
Decimal	11507888
Hunter Lab	58.911, 8.233, -4.882