Dulux Lilac Heather 6 90BB 83/020
| Code: | 90BB 83/020 |
| Name: | Lilac Heather 6 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Lilac Heather 6?
Let’s dive into a full Lilac Heather 6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 90BB 83/020. Find out if this gorgeous warm 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 6 undertones?
Lilac Heather 6 has a clear purple 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:
#ECEAED
RGB code:
236, 234, 237
Is Dulux Lilac Heather 6 90BB 83/020 cool or warm?
With a hue of 280°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
90BB 83/020 Lilac Heather 6 HSL code: 280, 8%, 92%
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 6
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 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 Lilac Heather 6 with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 100, such as Dulux Forest Shade and Woodland Pearl 3.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ECEAED | |
| RGB Decimal | 236, 234, 237 | |
| RGB Percent | 92.55%, 91.76%, 92.94% | |
| HSV | Hue: 280° Saturation: 1.27% Value: 92.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(280, 8, 92) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.42 Magenta: 1.27 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 7.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 234.94 I: 0.228 Q: 1.357 | |
| XYZ | X: 79.297 Y: 82.793 Z: 91.901 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.924 a:1.2 b:-1.21 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.924 u:0.953 v:-2.078 | |
| Decimal | 15526637 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.991, -3.673, 3.81 |
Color equivalents
90RB 83/015
Chalky White 3
Dulux
70RB 83/021
Chalky White 2
Dulux
Lilac Spring 6
Dulux
70RB 83/017
Mellow Heather 6
Dulux
70BB 83/020
Fragrant Cloud 6
Dulux
30RB 83/020
Lavender Blossom 6
Dulux
90RB 83/023
Chalky White 4
Dulux
70RB 83/026
Himalayan Musk 6
Dulux
30RB 83/011
Violet Surprise 6
Dulux
90BB 83/011
Midnight Iris 6
Dulux
90RB 83/030
Orchid Opera 6
Dulux
70BB 83/015
Imperial Mauve 6
Dulux
Emporium Rose 6
Dulux
30RR 83/020
Soft Montelimar 6
Dulux

164
Gauze - Mid
Little Greene

30BB 83/018
Mineral Haze 4
Dulux
50RR 83/006
Potters Clay 4
Dulux
273
Wevet
Farrow and Ball

