Dulux Imperial Mauve 2 70BB 35/108

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What are Dulux Imperial Mauve 2 undertones?
Is Imperial Mauve 2 70BB 35/108 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Imperial Mauve 2
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	70BB 35/108
Name:	Imperial Mauve 2
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Imperial Mauve 2?

Dulux Imperial Mauve 2 70BB 35/108 is a muted blue-grey with a soft violet cast, giving it a cool, lightly smoky appearance. Its mid-tone depth is noticeable without making a room feel dark, especially when used across larger wall areas. In north-facing or low natural light, the grey-blue side may appear more pronounced, while warmer lighting can bring out its subdued lavender note. Imperial Mauve 2 suits bedrooms, studies, and calm living spaces, and it can also make a restrained statement on cabinetry or a painted feature wall. Pair it with soft white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or dusty rose textiles for a layered, grounded palette.

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What are Dulux Imperial Mauve 2 undertones?

Imperial Mauve 2 is a mid-light, very muted blue-gray. The HEX sample has a subtle blue bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear blue. Warm bulbs may gray the color down, while cool daylight usually makes its blue or teal direction clearer.

HEX value:

#979FB2

RGB code:

151, 159, 178

Is Dulux Imperial Mauve 2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 222°, this Blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.

70BB 35/108 Imperial Mauve 2 HSL code: 222, 15%, 65%

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 Imperial Mauve 2

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Imperial Mauve 2:

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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Imperial Mauve 2

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 Imperial Mauve 2 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 42, such as Dulux Vintage Coins and Nordic Bliss.

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