What is the HEX code for Dulux Plum Custard?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Plum Custard undertones is #8D84B5 .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Plum Custard?

RGB code is 141, 132, 181 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Dulux Plum Custard 15RB 28/271 cool or warm?

Dulux 15RB 28/271 Plum Custard is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Plum Custard undertones?

Blue and Purple are Dulux Plum Custard undertones color.

Code:	15RB 28/271
Name:	Plum Custard
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Plum Custard?

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What are Dulux Plum Custard undertones?

Plum Custard has a clear blue and purple 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:

#8D84B5

RGB code:

141, 132, 181

Is Dulux Plum Custard 15RB 28/271 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 251°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

15RB 28/271 Plum Custard HSL code: 251, 25%, 61%

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 Plum Custard

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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Plum Custard:

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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Darker shades

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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 Plum Custard with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 71, such as Dulux Swansdown and Green Ivy.

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