Dulux Lilac Skies / Lilac Fancy / Twilight Cinders 4

What are Dulux Lilac Skies undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

warm

cool

With a hue of 291° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Lilac Skies HSL code: 291, 5%, 73%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm 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.
• Warm purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Lilac Skies

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 Lilac Skies:

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 Skies

• 50RB 64/035
  Twilight Cinders 5

  

• 50RB 66/066
  Purple Sage 5

  

Darker shades

Lilac Skies

• 70RB 31/090
  Mellow Heather 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 Lilac Skies with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 111, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 6 and Woodland Pearl 3.

Lilac Skies

• 30GG 83/025
  Soft Fauna 6

  

• 50GY 43/120
  Woodland Pearl 3

  

• 70GY 46/120
  Dewy Lawn

  

• Fresh Sage

  

• 90GY 72/040
  Highland Falls 5

  

• 50GY 18/178
  Woodland Pearl 1

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BCB6BD
RGB Decimal	188, 182, 189
RGB Percent	73.73%, 71.37%, 74.12%
HSV	Hue: 291° Saturation: 3.7% Value: 74.12%
HSL	hsl(291, 5, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.53 Magenta: 3.7 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.88
YIQ	Y: 184.592 I: 1.326 Q: 3.448
XYZ	X: 46.65 Y: 47.822 Z: 54.903
CIE Lab	L:74.712 a:3.403 b:-2.787
CIE Luv	L:74.712 u:3.002 v:-4.75
Decimal	12367549
Hunter Lab	69.153, -0.603, 1.335