# Dulux Pressed Thistle

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/pressed-thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/pressed-thistle)

Dulux Pressed Thistle is a muted mid-tone grey with a noticeable blue cast and a faint violet softness. It reads cool and lightly smoky in bright daylight, while lower or warmer lighting can bring out its more subdued lavender-grey side. This shade suits bedrooms, studies, and north-facing living rooms where a quiet, grounded wall color is wanted without going too dark. Pair it with soft white trim, charcoal accents, pale oak, brushed nickel, or natural linen for a clean, layered look. Pressed Thistle also has enough depth for painted cabinetry or an exterior door when set against lighter stone or off-white render.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Pressed Thistle
- **Alternative names:** Amethyst Starling
- **HEX:** #898D9B
- **RGB:** 137, 141, 155
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 227° Saturation: 11.61% Value: 60.78%
- **HSL:** hsl(227, 8, 57)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 11.61 Magenta: 9.03 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 39.22
- **YIQ:** Y: 141.4 I: -6.882 Q: 3.511
- **XYZ:** X: 25.756 Y: 26.734 Z: 34.805
- **CIE Lab:** L:58.728 a:1.455 b:-7.908
- **CIE Luv:** L:58.728 u:-2.969 v:-11.734
- **Decimal:** 9014683
- **Hunter Lab:** 51.705, -1.568, -3.717

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Blue Incense](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-incense)
- [Little Greene Arquerite](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-arquerite-250)
- [Dulux Midnight Iris 2](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-iris-2)
- [Dulux Mineral Haze 1](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-haze-1)
- [Tikkurila Agate](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-n500)
- [Dulux Brooklyn Nights 3](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklyn-nights-3-)
- [Dulux Natural Slate](https://plan-home.com/color/natural-slate)
- [Dulux Violet Surprise 2](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-surprise-2)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 1](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-1-ral-7045)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 2](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-2)
- [Tikkurila Fell](https://plan-home.com/color/l430-fell)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [RAL Classic Telegrey 2](https://plan-home.com/color/telegrey-2-ral-7046)
- [Little Greene Mid Lead Colour](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-mid-lead-colour-114)
- [Dulux Morning Jewel 3](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-jewel-3)
- [Dulux Niagara Blues 2](https://plan-home.com/color/niagara-blues-2)
- [RAL Classic Silver grey](https://plan-home.com/color/silver-grey-ral-7001)
- [Tikkurila K488](https://plan-home.com/color/k488)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/dove)
- [Dulux Midnight Iris 2](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-iris-2)
- [Dulux Stormy Haze](https://plan-home.com/color/stormy-haze)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Veiled Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/veiled-violet)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 1](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-1)
- [Dulux Midnight Iris 1](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-iris-1)

## Complementary colors
- [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)
- [Dulux Swansdown](https://plan-home.com/color/swansdown)

## 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.