Dulux Plush Velvet 3
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| Name: | Plush Velvet 3 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Plush Velvet 3?
Let’s dive into a full Plush Velvet 3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful Plush Velvet 3. Find out if this gorgeous cold blue 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 Plush Velvet 3 undertones?
Plush Velvet 3 has a clear blue 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:
#405086
RGB code:
64, 80, 134
Is Dulux Plush Velvet 3 cool or warm?
With a hue of 226°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
Plush Velvet 3 HSL code: 226, 35%, 39%
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 Plush Velvet 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:
| 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 dark blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Plush Velvet 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
Plush Velvet 3
Darker shades
Plush Velvet 3
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 Plush Velvet 3 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 46, such as Dulux Vintage Coins and Nordic Bliss.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #405086 | |
| RGB Decimal | 64, 80, 134 | |
| RGB Percent | 25.10%, 31.37%, 52.55% | |
| HSV | Hue: 226° Saturation: 52.24% Value: 52.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(226, 35, 39) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 52.24 Magenta: 40.3 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 47.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 81.372 I: -26.887 Q: 13.42 | |
| XYZ | X: 9.284 Y: 8.548 Z: 23.708 | |
| CIE Lab | L:35.099 a:10.019 b:-32.221 | |
| CIE Luv | L:35.099 u:-9.049 v:-45.441 | |
| Decimal | 4214918 | |
| Hunter Lab | 29.237, 5.52, -27.613 |
Color equivalents
81BB 12/269
Deepest Amethyst
Dulux
70BB 09/241
Starlit Night 1
Dulux
50BB 08/257
Subzero Blue
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255
Smalt
Little Greene

50BB 11/216
Morning Jewel 1
Dulux
N434
Tikkurila

95BB 07/350
Plush Velvet 2
Dulux
Indigo Night
Dulux
RAL 5000
Violet Blue
RAL Classic

67BB 09/166
Mystical Night
Dulux
91BB 07/263
Martian Skies 1
Dulux
90BB 14/242
Marble Swirl 1
Dulux
Honest Indigo
Dulux
50BB 08/171
Sapphire Salute
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10RB 11/250
Amethyst Falls 3
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70BB 14/202
Pressed Blueberry
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N431
Tikkurila

