# Dulux Veiled Violet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/veiled-violet](https://plan-home.com/color/veiled-violet)

Dulux Veiled Violet 70BB 15/081 is a deep, muted blue-grey with a restrained violet cast that becomes more noticeable alongside warmer neutrals. Its low-saturation character gives walls a composed, shadowy look rather than a bright burst of color. In daylight, this shade can read as a cool charcoal blue, while evening lighting may draw out its softer purple-grey edge. It suits studies, bedrooms, and dining rooms, especially on full walls or painted cabinetry where its depth can be appreciated. Pair it with chalky white, pale stone, warm grey, blackened metal, and natural oak for contrast without making the scheme feel overly cool.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Veiled Violet
- **Color code:** 70BB 15/081
- **HEX:** #606573
- **RGB:** 96, 101, 115
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Grey, Purple
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** blue

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 224° Saturation: 16.52% Value: 45.1%
- **HSL:** hsl(224, 9, 41)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 16.52 Magenta: 12.17 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 54.9
- **YIQ:** Y: 101.101 I: -7.478 Q: 3.299
- **XYZ:** X: 12.571 Y: 13.032 Z: 18.068
- **CIE Lab:** L:42.811 a:1.255 b:-8.506
- **CIE Luv:** L:42.811 u:-3.394 v:-11.749
- **Decimal:** 6317427
- **Hunter Lab:** 36.1, -1.014, -4.405

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Tikkurila Amethyst](https://plan-home.com/color/amethyst-m428)
- [Farrow and Ball Wine Dark](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-wine-dark-308)
- [Dulux Distant Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/distant-violet)
- [Little Greene Juniper Ash](https://plan-home.com/color/juniper-ash-115)
- [Tikkurila V490](https://plan-home.com/color/v490)
- [RAL Classic Pearl blackberry](https://plan-home.com/color/pearl-blackberry-ral-4012)
- [Dulux Moon Waves 1](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-1)
- [Tikkurila Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-l429)
- [Tikkurila S429](https://plan-home.com/color/s429)
- [Farrow and Ball Stiffkey Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/stiffkey-blue-281)
- [Dulux Midwinter Tide](https://plan-home.com/color/midwinter-tide)
- [Dulux Brooklyn Nights 2](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklyn-nights-2)
- [Dulux Gallant Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/gallant-grey)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 1](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-1-n429)
- [Tikkurila Fig](https://plan-home.com/color/v502-fig-viikuna)
- [Dulux Thunder Clouds](https://plan-home.com/color/thunder-clouds)
- [Tikkurila Petrol](https://plan-home.com/color/s491-petrol)
- [Tikkurila S488](https://plan-home.com/color/s488)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Pressed Thistle](https://plan-home.com/color/pressed-thistle)
- [Dulux Blue Incense](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-incense)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 1](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-1)
- [Dulux Moon Waves 1](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-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.