What is the HEX code for Dulux Soft Periwinkle?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Soft Periwinkle undertone is #97B1DA .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Soft Periwinkle?

RGB code is 151, 177, 218 . 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 Soft Periwinkle cool or warm?

Dulux Soft Periwinkle is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Soft Periwinkle undertones?

Blue is Dulux Soft Periwinkle undertone color.

Code:
Name:	Soft Periwinkle
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Soft Periwinkle?

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What are Dulux Soft Periwinkle undertones?

Soft Periwinkle 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:

#97B1DA

RGB code:

151, 177, 218

Is Dulux Soft Periwinkle cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 217° on the HSL hue wheel, this Blue falls clearly in the cool range.

Soft Periwinkle HSL code: 217, 48%, 72%

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 Soft Periwinkle

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 Blue shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Soft Periwinkle:

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

Soft Periwinkle

Darker shades

Soft Periwinkle

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 Soft Periwinkle with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 37, such as Dulux Chalk Blush 3 and Vintage Coins.

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