Dulux Velvet Ribbon 2 56RB 09/302
| Code: | 56RB 09/302 |
| Name: | Velvet Ribbon 2 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 2?
Let’s dive into a full Velvet Ribbon 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 56RB 09/302. Find out if this gorgeous warm purple paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
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What are Dulux Velvet Ribbon 2 undertones?
Velvet Ribbon 2 has a clear purple 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:
#63406E
RGB code:
99, 64, 110
Is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 2 56RB 09/302 cool or warm?
With a hue of 286°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
56RB 09/302 Velvet Ribbon 2 HSL code: 286, 26%, 34%
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 2
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 dark purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Velvet Ribbon 2:
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 2 with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 106, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 6 and Forest Shade.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #63406E | |
| RGB Decimal | 99, 64, 110 | |
| RGB Percent | 38.82%, 25.10%, 43.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 286° Saturation: 41.82% Value: 43.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(286, 26, 34) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 10.0 Magenta: 41.82 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 56.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 79.709 I: 6.075 Q: 21.719 | |
| XYZ | X: 9.793 Y: 7.445 Z: 15.669 | |
| CIE Lab | L:32.8 a:24.056 b:-20.669 | |
| CIE Luv | L:32.8 u:14.778 v:-30.109 | |
| Decimal | 6504558 | |
| Hunter Lab | 27.286, 16.311, -14.946 |
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