Dulux Lilac Orchid
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| Name: | Lilac Orchid |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Lilac Orchid?
Let’s dive into a full Lilac Orchid paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Lilac Orchid. Find out if this gorgeous cold purple 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 Orchid undertones?
Lilac Orchid 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:
#A79DC8
RGB code:
167, 157, 200
Is Dulux Lilac Orchid cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 254°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
Lilac Orchid HSL code: 254, 28%, 70%
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 Orchid
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Lilac Orchid:
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
Lilac Orchid
Darker shades
Lilac Orchid
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 Orchid with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 74, such as Dulux Swansdown and Green Ivy.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #A79DC8 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 167, 157, 200 | |
| RGB Percent | 65.49%, 61.57%, 78.43% | |
| HSV | Hue: 254° Saturation: 21.5% Value: 78.43% | |
| HSL | hsl(254, 28, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 16.5 Magenta: 21.5 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.57 | |
| YIQ | Y: 164.892 I: -7.859 Q: 15.497 | |
| XYZ | X: 38.416 Y: 36.499 Z: 59.649 | |
| CIE Lab | L:66.9 a:12.355 b:-20.718 | |
| CIE Luv | L:66.9 u:2.666 v:-33.788 | |
| Decimal | 10984904 | |
| Hunter Lab | 60.415, 7.777, -16.249 | |
Dulux Lilac Orchid
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Color equivalents
Purple Infusion 6
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05RB 34/258
Amethyst Showers 2
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40RB 36/264
Velvet Ribbon 6
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10RB 35/167
Purple Polka 3
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30RB 41/169
Lavender Blossom 2
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Lilac Spring 2
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10RB 31/204
Amethyst Falls 6
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90BB 34/167
Marble Swirl 3
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Plush Velvet 6
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Fantasy Land
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50RB 34/153
Purple Sage 3
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Lilac Heather 2
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70RB 36/156
Himalayan Musk 3
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70RB 40/200
Pamplona Purple 6
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Lilac Spring 1
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15RB 28/271
Plum Custard
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Violet Verona 2
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Purple Infusion 5
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