Dulux Violet Jewel / Purple Polka 6 / 10RB 74/038
| Code: | 10RB 74/038 |
| Name: | Violet Jewel |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Violet Jewel?
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What are Dulux Violet Jewel undertones?
Violet Jewel 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:
#DFDDE2
RGB code:
223, 221, 226
Is Dulux Violet Jewel 10RB 74/038 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 264°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
10RB 74/038 Violet Jewel HSL code: 264, 8%, 88%
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 Violet Jewel
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 Violet Jewel:
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.
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 Violet Jewel with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 84, such as Dulux English Mist 2 and Forest Shade.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DFDDE2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 223, 221, 226 | |
| RGB Percent | 87.45%, 86.67%, 88.63% | |
| HSV | Hue: 264° Saturation: 2.21% Value: 88.63% | |
| HSL | hsl(264, 8, 88) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.33 Magenta: 2.21 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 11.37 | |
| YIQ | Y: 222.168 I: -0.415 Q: 1.979 | |
| XYZ | X: 70.012 Y: 72.892 Z: 82.312 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.396 a:1.576 b:-2.199 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.396 u:0.839 v:-3.65 | |
| Decimal | 14671330 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.377, -3.033, 2.602 | |
Dulux 10RB 74/038 Violet Jewel
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Color equivalents
50RB 74/033
Purple Sage 6
Dulux
30RB 73/027
Violet Surprise 5
Dulux
10RB 73/028
Brooklyn Nights 6
Dulux
90BB 73/027
Midnight Iris 5
Dulux
90BB 74/038
Lilac Heather 5
Dulux
70BB 74/040
Fragrant Cloud 5
Dulux
70BB 73/035
Starlit Night 6
Dulux
70RB 74/028
Mellow Heather 5
Dulux
50RB 73/024
Twilight Cinders 6
Dulux
06RB 76/056
Amethyst Showers 6
Dulux
Idle Snow
Dulux
10RB 74/066
Violet White
Dulux
70BB 73/030
Imperial Mauve 5
Dulux
52BB 75/036
Lilac Sapphire
Dulux
Chiffon Silk
Dulux
70BB 83/020
Fragrant Cloud 6
Dulux
10RR 73/023
Chalky White 1
Dulux
70RB 83/021
Chalky White 2
Dulux