Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 42RB 14/320

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What are Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 undertones?
Is Velvet Ribbon 3 42RB 14/320 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Velvet Ribbon 3
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

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

What color is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3?

Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 42RB 14/320 is a mid-depth, muted violet with a noticeable blue cast and a softened reddish undertone. It reads as a dusky purple rather than a bright lavender, giving walls clear color without becoming overly intense. In daylight, Velvet Ribbon 3 can appear cooler and slightly smokier, while warm evening lighting brings out its plum-like warmth. It suits bedrooms, dining rooms, or a reading nook, especially when paired with soft grey, off-white, or deep charcoal. Pale oak, walnut, brushed brass, and natural linen provide grounded material contrasts, while the shade also has enough depth for a painted cabinet or interior door.

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What are Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 undertones?

Velvet Ribbon 3 is a midtone, soft plum. 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:

#74568C

RGB code:

116, 86, 140

Is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 3 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 273°, this dark purple leans warm, but it is 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.

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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 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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