Dulux Velvet Ribbon 1 43RB 07/249

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What are Dulux Velvet Ribbon 1 undertones?
Is Velvet Ribbon 1 43RB 07/249 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Velvet Ribbon 1
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	43RB 07/249
Name:	Velvet Ribbon 1
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 1?

Dulux Velvet Ribbon 1 43RB 07/249 is a deep, muted purple with a noticeable plum cast and a softly greyed finish. Its low lightness gives walls a cocooning, dramatic presence, while the red-violet undertone keeps it from reading as a stark blue-purple. In bright daylight, this color can appear more restrained and dusty; under warm lamps, its plum warmth becomes clearer. It suits dining rooms, bedrooms, libraries, or a study wall where a darker backdrop feels intentional. Pair Velvet Ribbon 1 with chalky off-whites, pale mushroom neutrals, brushed brass, walnut, and natural linen for contrast and texture. It also makes a strong choice for cabinetry or a painted alcove, especially when balanced with lighter surrounding walls.

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What are Dulux Velvet Ribbon 1 undertones?

Velvet Ribbon 1 is a deep, soft aubergine. The HEX sample leans purple; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light may bring out its red or mauve side, while cool daylight can make the violet direction clearer.

HEX value:

#523B64

RGB code:

82, 59, 100

Is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 274°, this dark purple leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

43RB 07/249 Velvet Ribbon 1 HSL code: 274, 26%, 31%

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 Velvet Ribbon 1

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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Morning

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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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Velvet Ribbon 1:

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

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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 Velvet Ribbon 1 with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 94, such as Dulux Forest Shade and Woodland Pearl 3.

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