Dulux Velvet Truffle 6 / Golden Jasmine 4 / 80YR 83/017
| Code: | 80YR 83/017 |
| Name: | Velvet Truffle 6 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Velvet Truffle 6?
Let’s dive into a full Velvet Truffle 6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 80YR 83/017. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey 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 Truffle 6 undertones?
Velvet Truffle 6 has a clear red 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:
#EDE8E2
RGB code:
237, 232, 226
Is Dulux Velvet Truffle 6 80YR 83/017 cool or warm?
With a hue of 33°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
80YR 83/017 Velvet Truffle 6 HSL code: 33, 23%, 91%
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 Truffle 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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Velvet Truffle 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
80YR 83/017
Velvet Truffle 6
Darker shades
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 Truffle 6 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EDE8E2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 237, 232, 226 | |
| RGB Percent | 92.94%, 90.98%, 88.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 4.64% Value: 92.94% | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 23, 91) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.11 Yellow: 4.64 Key: 7.06 | |
| YIQ | Y: 232.811 I: 4.908 Q: -0.81 | |
| XYZ | X: 77.506 Y: 81.209 Z: 83.523 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.225 a:0.642 b:3.513 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.225 u:3.196 v:5.223 | |
| Decimal | 15591650 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.116, -4.181, 8.129 |
Color equivalents
90YR 83/026
Natural Taupe 4
Dulux

60YR 83/017
Exotic Spice 6
Dulux
70YR 83/026
Sultana Spice 6
Dulux
50YR 83/015
Delicate Veil
Dulux

10YY 83/029
Rum Caramel 6
Dulux
90YR 83/018
Rich Praline 6
Dulux
60YR 83/026
Cracked Clay 4
Dulux
50YR 83/020
Nutmeg Cluster 6
Dulux
10YR 83/015
Java Cream 3
Dulux
Y481
Cloud
Tikkurila

90YR 83/035
Soft Almond 6
Dulux
10YY 83/014
Golden Jasmine 3
Dulux
60YR 83/009
Java Cream 4
Dulux
F487
Feather
Tikkurila

40YY 83/021
Vanilla Mist 1
Dulux
25
Hollyhock
Little Greene

