# Dulux Purple Polka 3

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/purple-polka-3](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-polka-3)

Dulux Purple Polka 3 10RB 35/167 is a muted mid-tone purple with a noticeable cool blue cast and a softly greyed finish. Its restrained saturation keeps it from reading overly sweet, making it a considered option for bedroom walls, a reading nook, or a quiet home office. In bright daylight, Purple Polka 3 can appear lighter and more lavender-blue, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its dusky violet side. Pair it with soft white trim, pale grey, charcoal, or natural oak for a grounded scheme, or add brushed nickel and matte black details for contrast. It is especially effective across a full wall or on built-in cabinetry where its understated depth can be appreciated.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Purple Polka 3
- **Color code:** 10RB 35/167
- **HEX:** #9C98B6
- **RGB:** 156, 152, 182
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue, purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 248° Saturation: 16.48% Value: 71.37%
- **HSL:** hsl(248, 17, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 14.29 Magenta: 16.48 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 28.63
- **YIQ:** Y: 156.616 I: -7.257 Q: 10.182
- **XYZ:** X: 33.38 Y: 32.901 Z: 48.835
- **CIE Lab:** L:64.081 a:7.587 b:-15.022
- **CIE Luv:** L:64.081 u:0.361 v:-23.836
- **Decimal:** 10262710
- **Hunter Lab:** 57.36, 3.495, -10.327

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 3](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-3)
- [Dulux Purple Infusion 6](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-infusion-6)
- [Dulux Amethyst Falls 6](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-falls-6)
- [Dulux Plush Velvet 6](https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-6)
- [Dulux Midnight Iris 2](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-iris-2)
- [Dulux Lilac Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-orchid)
- [Dulux Amethyst Showers 2](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-showers-2)
- [Dulux Violet Surprise 2](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-surprise-2)
- [Dulux Lilac Heather 2](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-heather-2)
- [Dulux Purple Sage 3](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-sage-3)
- [Dulux Lavender Blossom 2](https://plan-home.com/color/lavender-blossom-2)
- [Dulux Brooklyn Nights 3](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklyn-nights-3-)
- [Dulux Mellow Heather 2](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-2)
- [Dulux Fantasy Land](https://plan-home.com/color/fantasy-land)
- [Dulux Himalayan Musk 3](https://plan-home.com/color/himalayan-musk-3)
- [Dulux Twilight Cinders 3](https://plan-home.com/color/twilight-cinders-3)
- [Tikkurila M502](https://plan-home.com/color/m502)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 2](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-2)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Purple Polka 4](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-polka-4)
- [Dulux Purple Polka 5](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-polka-5)
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 5](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-5)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Amethyst Falls 5](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-falls-5)
- [Dulux Purple Polka 2](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-polka-2)
- [Dulux Amethyst Falls 4](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-falls-4)
- [Dulux Amethyst Falls 6](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-falls-6)
- [Dulux Amethyst Showers 1](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-showers-1)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Swansdown](https://plan-home.com/color/swansdown)
- [Dulux Green Ivy](https://plan-home.com/color/green-ivy)
- [Dulux Spun Mohair](https://plan-home.com/color/spun-mohair)
- [Dulux English Mist 2](https://plan-home.com/color/english-mist-2)
- [Dulux Spiders Web](https://plan-home.com/color/spiders-web)
- [Dulux Tarragon Glory 1](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-glory-1)

## 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.