# Dulux Mellow Heather 3

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-3](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-3)

Dulux Mellow Heather 3 70RB 50/062 is a light, muted lavender-grey with a gently cool cast and very low saturation. Its soft violet note is noticeable without turning the wall overtly purple, giving it a calm, powdery appearance. In brighter daylight, this color can read as a pale silvery grey with a lilac tint, while evening lighting tends to bring out more of its dusky purple character. It suits bedrooms, dressing areas, and quiet living rooms, particularly on broad walls where its subtle variation can be appreciated. Pair Mellow Heather 3 with chalky white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or linen upholstery in soft grey and oatmeal tones.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Mellow Heather 3
- **Color code:** 70RB 50/062
- **Alternative names:** Violet Dream
- **HEX:** #BFB6BF
- **RGB:** 191, 182, 191
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Lilac Skies](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-skies)
- [Dulux Violet Surprise 3](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-surprise-3)
- [Dulux Dusted Fondant](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-dusted-fondant)
- [Dulux Brooklyn Nights 4](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklyn-nights-4)
- [Tikkurila Allure](https://plan-home.com/color/allure-h426)
- [Dulux Purple Sage 4](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-sage-4)
- [Dulux Mercury Shower 4](https://plan-home.com/color/mercury-shower-4)
- [Dulux Cosmos Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/cosmos-flower)
- [Dulux Violet Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-storm)
- [Dulux Mercury Shower 3](https://plan-home.com/color/mercury-shower-3)
- [Dulux Romantic Reverie](https://plan-home.com/color/romantic-reverie)
- [Farrow and Ball Sugared Almond](https://plan-home.com/color/sugared-almond-9913)
- [Dulux Lavender Quartz](https://plan-home.com/color/lavender-quartz)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 3](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-3)
- [Dulux Soft Cinnebar 4](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-cinnebar-4)
- [Farrow and Ball Calluna](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-calluna-270)
- [Dulux Purple Polka 4](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-polka-4)
- [Tikkurila X478](https://plan-home.com/color/x478)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Violet Surprise 5](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-surprise-5)
- [Dulux Purple Sage 6](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-sage-6)
- [Dulux Purple Sage 5](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-sage-5)
- [Dulux Cosmos Flower](https://plan-home.com/color/cosmos-flower)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Mellow Heather 2](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-2)
- [Dulux Himalayan Musk 2](https://plan-home.com/color/himalayan-musk-2)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Soft Fauna 6](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-fauna-6)
- [Dulux Dewy Lawn](https://plan-home.com/color/dewy-lawn)
- [Dulux Fresh Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/fresh-sage)
- [Dulux Highland Falls 5](https://plan-home.com/color/highland-falls-5)
- [Dulux Highland Falls 1](https://plan-home.com/color/highland-falls-1)
- [Dulux Tuscan Glade 1](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-glade-1)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.