Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6 40RB 36/264
| Code: | 40RB 36/264 |
| Name: | Velvet Ribbon 6 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6?
Let’s dive into a full Velvet Ribbon 6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 40RB 36/264. 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 6 undertones?
Velvet Ribbon 6 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:
#AD94C2
RGB code:
173, 148, 194
Is Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6 40RB 36/264 cool or warm?
With a hue of 273°, this Purple leans warm, but it's 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.
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 Purple shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
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
40RB 36/264
Velvet Ribbon 6
Darker shades
40RB 36/264
Velvet Ribbon 6
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.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #AD94C2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 173, 148, 194 | |
| RGB Percent | 67.84%, 58.04%, 76.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 273° Saturation: 23.71% Value: 76.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(273, 27, 67) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 10.82 Magenta: 23.71 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 160.719 I: 0.116 Q: 19.604 | |
| XYZ | X: 37.559 Y: 33.959 Z: 55.6 | |
| CIE Lab | L:64.93 a:18.074 b:-20.324 | |
| CIE Luv | L:64.93 u:10.675 v:-33.872 | |
| Decimal | 11375810 | |
| Hunter Lab | 58.275, 13.065, -15.777 |
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