Dulux Imperial Mauve 6 70BB 83/015

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What are Dulux Imperial Mauve 6 undertones?
Is Imperial Mauve 6 70BB 83/015 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Imperial Mauve 6
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	70BB 83/015
Name:	Imperial Mauve 6
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Imperial Mauve 6?

Dulux Imperial Mauve 6 70BB 83/015 is an exceptionally pale, near-neutral grey with a faint cool cast. Its very light value gives walls a clean, airy appearance without reading as stark white. In daylight, this color can appear softly silvery, while cooler artificial light may bring out its subtle blue-grey direction. It suits ceilings, whole-room walls, and understated cabinetry, especially alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or charcoal accents. Use Imperial Mauve 6 where a quiet, lightly shaded backdrop is wanted without introducing strong color.

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What are Dulux Imperial Mauve 6 undertones?

Imperial Mauve 6 is a near-white, near-neutral neutral off-white. Its chroma is so low that assigning a specific hue-based undertone would be misleading. Because it is close to neutral, nearby surfaces and the color of the light can noticeably change how warm or cool it appears.

HEX value:

#E8E9EA

RGB code:

232, 233, 234

Is Dulux Imperial Mauve 6 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 210°, this Grey leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

70BB 83/015 Imperial Mauve 6 HSL code: 210, 5%, 91%

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 6

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Imperial Mauve 6:

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.

Darker shades

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Imperial Mauve 6

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 6 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 30, such as Dulux Cocoa Blush 5 and Chalk Blush 3.

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