# Dulux Plush Velvet 3

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-3](https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-3)

Dulux Plush Velvet 3 is a deep, muted blue with a noticeable cool cast and enough greyed softness to keep it from reading overly bright. In daylight, it shows as a clear blue with a slightly softened, shadowy character, while lower light brings out its darker, more ink-like side. This color has the depth to ground a study, dining room, or bedroom wall without becoming as stark as near-black navy. Try it on cabinetry or a single painted wall alongside warm white trim, pale oak, brushed brass, and natural linen. Soft clay, dusty pink, and muted green accessories can add warmth and contrast without competing with the blue.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Plush Velvet 3
- **HEX:** #405086
- **RGB:** 64, 80, 134
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Blue
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Deepest Amethyst](https://plan-home.com/color/deepest-amethyst)
- [Dulux Starlit Night 1](https://plan-home.com/color/starlit-night-1)
- [Dulux Subzero Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/50bb-08257)
- [Little Greene Smalt](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-smalt-255)
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 1](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-1)
- [Tikkurila N434](https://plan-home.com/color/n434)
- [Dulux Plush Velvet 2](https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-2)
- [Dulux Indigo Night](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-night)
- [RAL Classic Violet Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-blue-ral-5000)
- [Dulux Mystical Night](https://plan-home.com/color/mystical-night)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 1](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-1)
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 1](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-1)
- [Dulux Honest Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/honest-indigo)
- [Dulux Sapphire Salute](https://plan-home.com/color/saphire-salute)
- [Dulux Amethyst Falls 3](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-falls-3)
- [Dulux Pressed Blueberry](https://plan-home.com/color/pressed-blueberry)
- [Tikkurila N431](https://plan-home.com/color/n431)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 2](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-2)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Deepest Amethyst](https://plan-home.com/color/deepest-amethyst)
- [Dulux Martian Skies 3](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-3)
- [Dulux Iris Bouquet](https://plan-home.com/color/iris-bouquet)
- [Dulux Fragrant Cloud 1](https://plan-home.com/color/fragrant-cloud-1)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Martian Skies 1](https://plan-home.com/color/martian-skies-1)
- [Dulux Plush Velvet 1](https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-1)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Vintage Coins](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-coins)
- [Dulux Nordic Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-bliss)
- [Dulux Thimble Case](https://plan-home.com/color/thimble-case)
- [Dulux Common Dormouse](https://plan-home.com/color/common-dormouse)
- [Dulux Tawny Owl](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-tawny-owl)

## 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.