Dulux Orchid Opera 2 86RB 47/274
| Code: | 86RB 47/274 |
| Name: | Orchid Opera 2 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Orchid Opera 2?
Let’s dive into a full Orchid Opera 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 86RB 47/274. Find out if this gorgeous warm pink 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 Orchid Opera 2 undertones?
Orchid Opera 2 has a clear red 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:
#D6A4CC
RGB code:
214, 164, 204
Is Dulux Orchid Opera 2 86RB 47/274 cool or warm?
With a hue of 312°, this Pink reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
86RB 47/274 Orchid Opera 2 HSL code: 312, 38%, 74%
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 Orchid Opera 2
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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Orchid Opera 2:
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
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Orchid Opera 2
Darker shades
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Orchid Opera 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 Orchid Opera 2 with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 132, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 6 and Dewy Lawn.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #D6A4CC | |
| RGB Decimal | 214, 164, 204 | |
| RGB Percent | 83.92%, 64.31%, 80.00% | |
| HSV | Hue: 312° Saturation: 23.36% Value: 83.92% | |
| HSL | hsl(312, 38, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.36 Yellow: 4.67 Key: 16.08 | |
| YIQ | Y: 183.51 I: 16.941 Q: 23.025 | |
| XYZ | X: 51.904 Y: 45.208 Z: 63.102 | |
| CIE Lab | L:73.029 a:24.943 b:-13.249 | |
| CIE Luv | L:73.029 u:26.577 v:-24.458 | |
| Decimal | 14066892 | |
| Hunter Lab | 67.237, 20.13, -8.578 |
