Dulux Mellow Heather 6 70RB 83/017

What are Dulux Mellow Heather 6 undertones?

The undertone of Mellow Heather 6 can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 6 70RB 83/017 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 340° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

70RB 83/017 Mellow Heather 6 HSL code: 340, 7%, 92%

• 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 pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Mellow 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:

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 Mellow Heather 6:

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 83/017
Mellow Heather 6

• Lilac Spring 6

  

• 90RB 83/015
  Chalky White 3

  

• 70RB 83/026
  Himalayan Musk 6

  

• 90RB 83/023
  Chalky White 4

  

Darker shades

70RB 83/017
Mellow Heather 6

• 30RR 49/067
  Dusted Fondant

  

• 10RR 56/029
  Mercury Shower 4

  

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 6 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 160, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 2 and Paper Mint.

70RB 83/017
Mellow Heather 6

• 30GG 24/118
  Soft Fauna 2

  

• Paper Mint

  

• Crushed Mint

  

• 10BG 83/018
  Clouded Pearl 2

  

• 90GG 28/133
  Sea Urchin 2

  

• 30GG 73/048
  Soft Fauna 5

  

• 50GG 05/063
  Alpine View

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#EBE8E9
RGB Decimal	235, 232, 233
RGB Percent	92.16%, 90.98%, 91.37%
HSV	Hue: 340° Saturation: 1.28% Value: 92.16%
HSL	hsl(340, 7, 92)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.28 Yellow: 0.85 Key: 7.84
YIQ	Y: 233.011 I: 1.466 Q: 0.946
XYZ	X: 77.822 Y: 81.259 Z: 88.653
CIE Lab	L:92.247 a:1.181 b:-0.124
CIE Luv	L:92.247 u:1.636 v:-0.402
Decimal	15460585
Hunter Lab	90.144, -3.65, 4.791