Dulux Imperial Mauve 5 70BB 73/030
| Code: | 70BB 73/030 |
| Name: | Imperial Mauve 5 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Imperial Mauve 5?
Let’s dive into a full Imperial Mauve 5 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 70BB 73/030. Find out if this gorgeous cold grey 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 Imperial Mauve 5 undertones?
Imperial Mauve 5 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:
#DBDDE0
RGB code:
219, 221, 224
Is Dulux Imperial Mauve 5 70BB 73/030 cool or warm?
With a hue of 216°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
70BB 73/030 Imperial Mauve 5 HSL code: 216, 7%, 87%
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 5
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Imperial Mauve 5:
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
70BB 73/030
Imperial Mauve 5
Darker shades
70BB 73/030
Imperial Mauve 5
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 5 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 36, such as Dulux Chalk Blush 3 and Vintage Coins.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DBDDE0 | |
| RGB Decimal | 219, 221, 224 | |
| RGB Percent | 85.88%, 86.67%, 87.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 216° Saturation: 2.23% Value: 87.84% | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 7, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 2.23 Magenta: 1.34 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.16 | |
| YIQ | Y: 220.744 I: -2.156 Q: 0.511 | |
| XYZ | X: 68.521 Y: 72.155 Z: 80.818 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.043 a:-0.13 b:-1.699 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.043 u:-1.286 v:-2.579 | |
| Decimal | 14409184 | |
| Hunter Lab | 84.944, -4.663, 3.05 |
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