What is the HEX code for Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 undertone is #74568C .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3?

RGB code is 116, 86, 140 . 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 Velvet Ribbon 3 42RB 14/320 cool or warm?

Dulux 42RB 14/320 Velvet Ribbon 3 is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 undertones?

Purple is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 undertone color.

Code:	42RB 14/320
Name:	Velvet Ribbon 3
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3?

Let’s dive into a full Velvet Ribbon 3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 42RB 14/320. 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 3 undertones?

Velvet Ribbon 3 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:

#74568C

RGB code:

116, 86, 140

Is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 42RB 14/320 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 273°, this dark purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

42RB 14/320 Velvet Ribbon 3 HSL code: 273, 24%, 44%

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 3

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3:

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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Darker 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 3 with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 93, such as Dulux Forest Shade and Woodland Pearl 3.

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