Dulux Lavender Quartz / Midnight Iris 3

What are Dulux Lavender Quartz undertones?

The undertone of Lavender Quartz can be accurately described as a Blue 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Lavender Quartz cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 236° thisGreyrefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Lavender Quartz HSL code: 236, 13%, 75%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Cool blue shades make a room feel sleek, fresh, and modern, perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and home offices where a sense of calm and sophistication is desired.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

How light temperature affects Lavender Quartz

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Lavender Quartz:

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

Lavender Quartz

• 70BB 83/020
  Fragrant Cloud 6

  

• 70BB 73/035
  Starlit Night 6

  

• 70BB 74/040
  Fragrant Cloud 5

  

• 90BB 74/038
  Lilac Heather 5

  

• 90BB 65/049
  Midnight Iris 4

  

Darker shades

Lavender Quartz

• 90BB 32/126
  Midnight Iris 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 Lavender Quartz with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 56, such as Dulux Common Dormouse and Tawny Owl.

Lavender Quartz

• 50YY 27/105
  Common Dormouse

  

• Tawny Owl

  

• Swansdown

  

• 10GY 49/081
  Green Ivy

  

• 50YR 83/010
  Chalk Blush 4

  

• 50YY 63/041
  Dusted Moss 2

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B8B9C8
RGB Decimal	184, 185, 200
RGB Percent	72.16%, 72.55%, 78.43%
HSV	Hue: 236° Saturation: 8.0% Value: 78.43%
HSL	hsl(236, 13, 75)
CMYK	Cyan: 8.0 Magenta: 7.5 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.57
YIQ	Y: 186.411 I: -5.416 Q: 4.456
XYZ	X: 47.539 Y: 49.058 Z: 61.593
CIE Lab	L:75.487 a:2.55 b:-7.67
CIE Luv	L:75.487 u:-1.411 v:-12.077
Decimal	12106184
Hunter Lab	70.041, -1.421, -3.109