Dulux Mellow Heather 3 / Violet Dream / 70RB 50/062

What are Dulux Mellow Heather 3 undertones?

The undertone of Mellow Heather 3 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Mellow Heather 3 70RB 50/062 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 300° thisPurplerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

70RB 50/062 Mellow Heather 3 HSL code: 300, 7%, 73%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Mellow Heather 3

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Mellow Heather 3:

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

70RB 50/062
Mellow Heather 3

• 30RB 73/027
  Violet Surprise 5

  

• 50RB 74/033
  Purple Sage 6

  

• 50RB 66/066
  Purple Sage 5

  

• 70RB 54/110
  Cosmos Flower

  

Darker shades

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Mellow Heather 3

• 70RB 31/090
  Mellow Heather 2

  

• 70RB 23/203
  Himalayan Musk 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 Mellow Heather 3 with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 120, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 6 and Dewy Lawn.

70RB 50/062
Mellow Heather 3

• 30GG 83/025
  Soft Fauna 6

  

• 70GY 46/120
  Dewy Lawn

  

• Fresh Sage

  

• 90GY 72/040
  Highland Falls 5

  

• 90GY 16/151
  Highland Falls 1

  

• 70GY 14/187
  Tuscan Glade 1

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BFB6BF
RGB Decimal	191, 182, 191
RGB Percent	74.90%, 71.37%, 74.90%
HSV	Hue: 300° Saturation: 4.71% Value: 74.9%
HSL	hsl(300, 7, 73)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.71 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.1
YIQ	Y: 185.717 I: 2.471 Q: 4.705
XYZ	X: 47.616 Y: 48.294 Z: 56.089
CIE Lab	L:75.01 a:4.822 b:-3.412
CIE Luv	L:75.01 u:4.599 v:-5.94
Decimal	12564159
Hunter Lab	69.494, 0.69, 0.792