Dulux Lilac Heather 5 90BB 74/038
| Code: | 90BB 74/038 |
| Name: | Lilac Heather 5 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Lilac Heather 5?
Let’s dive into a full Lilac Heather 5 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 90BB 74/038. 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 Lilac Heather 5 undertones?
Lilac Heather 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:
#DCDDE3
RGB code:
220, 221, 227
Is Dulux Lilac Heather 5 90BB 74/038 cool or warm?
With a hue of 231°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
90BB 74/038 Lilac Heather 5 HSL code: 231, 11%, 88%
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 Lilac Heather 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 Lilac Heather 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.
Darker shades
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 Lilac Heather 5 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 51, such as Dulux Nordic Bliss and Thimble Case.
90BB 74/038
Lilac Heather 5
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DCDDE3 | |
| RGB Decimal | 220, 221, 227 | |
| RGB Percent | 86.27%, 86.67%, 89.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 231° Saturation: 3.08% Value: 89.02% | |
| HSL | hsl(231, 11, 88) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 3.08 Magenta: 2.64 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 10.98 | |
| YIQ | Y: 221.385 I: -2.524 Q: 1.656 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.233 Y: 72.474 Z: 82.994 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.196 a:0.756 b:-3.045 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.196 u:-0.895 v:-4.812 | |
| Decimal | 14474723 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.132, -3.816, 1.791 |
Color equivalents
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Lilac Sapphire
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Violet Jewel
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Morning Jewel 6
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Chiffon Silk
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Imperial Mauve 5
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Idle Snow
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Moon Waves 6
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Purple Sage 6
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Violet Surprise 5
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06RB 76/056
Amethyst Showers 6
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Wild Water 6
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30BB 72/034
Atlantic Surf 6
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49BB 76/037
Mystic Mauve 6
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Violet White
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