Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6 40RB 36/264

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What are Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6 undertones?
Is Velvet Ribbon 6 40RB 36/264 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Velvet Ribbon 6
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	40RB 36/264
Name:	Velvet Ribbon 6
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6?

Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6 40RB 36/264 is a muted mid-tone lavender with a noticeable violet cast and a softly greyed finish. Its #AD94C2 color value gives it enough depth to read clearly on a wall without becoming overly dark or sugary. In cooler daylight, Velvet Ribbon 6 can appear cleaner and more lilac, while warm artificial lighting may bring out its softer, dustier side. It suits bedrooms, reading corners, and powder rooms, particularly alongside off-white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, or charcoal details. For a stronger use of this color, try it on cabinetry or a single architectural feature rather than pairing it with competing bright hues.

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What are Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6 undertones?

Velvet Ribbon 6 is a mid-light, soft mauve. 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:

#AD94C2

RGB code:

173, 148, 194

Is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 273°, this Purple leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

40RB 36/264 Velvet Ribbon 6 HSL code: 273, 27%, 67%

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 6

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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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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6:

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 6 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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