Dulux Violet Jewel / Purple Polka 6 / 10RB 74/038

What are Dulux Violet Jewel undertones?

The undertone of Violet Jewel can be accurately described as a Purple hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Violet Jewel 10RB 74/038 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 264° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

10RB 74/038 Violet Jewel HSL code: 264, 8%, 88%

• Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
• Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
• Cool pink shades offer a soft and soothing ambiance, creating a gentle and calming environment that is perfect for bedrooms, nurseries, and living areas.
• Light, soft colors like pastel blues and greens make a room feel fresh and open. They're great for bathrooms, nurseries, and kitchens, creating a calm and inviting atmosphere. Just avoid using these colors in north-facing rooms, as they might feel too cold.

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:

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

10RB 74/038
Violet Jewel

• 30RB 50/072
  Violet Surprise 3

  

• 30RB 65/051
  Violet Surprise 4

  

• Violet Morning

  

• 10RB 73/028
  Brooklyn Nights 6

  

• Mauve Moment

  

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.

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Violet Jewel

• 10GY 29/158
  English Mist 2

  

• 50GY 13/136
  Forest Shade

  

• 50GY 43/120
  Woodland Pearl 3

  

• 10GY 14/135
  Holiday Bough

  

• 10GY 39/136
  English Mist 3

  

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