Dulux Violet Surprise 2 30RB 33/103
| Code: | 30RB 33/103 |
| Name: | Violet Surprise 2 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Violet Surprise 2?
Let’s dive into a full Violet Surprise 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 30RB 33/103. Find out if this gorgeous cold 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 Violet Surprise 2 undertones?
Violet Surprise 2 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:
#9A95A6
RGB code:
154, 149, 166
Is Dulux Violet Surprise 2 30RB 33/103 cool or warm?
With a hue of 258°, this Purple leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
30RB 33/103 Violet Surprise 2 HSL code: 258, 9%, 62%
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 Surprise 2
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 Surprise 2:
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
30RB 33/103
Violet Surprise 2
Darker shades
30RB 33/103
Violet Surprise 2
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 Surprise 2 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 78, such as Dulux Swansdown and Green Ivy.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #9A95A6 | |
| RGB Decimal | 154, 149, 166 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.39%, 58.43%, 65.10% | |
| HSV | Hue: 258° Saturation: 10.24% Value: 65.1% | |
| HSL | hsl(258, 9, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 7.23 Magenta: 10.24 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 34.9 | |
| YIQ | Y: 152.433 I: -2.483 Q: 6.348 | |
| XYZ | X: 30.955 Y: 31.118 Z: 40.442 | |
| CIE Lab | L:62.607 a:5.183 b:-8.235 | |
| CIE Luv | L:62.607 u:1.771 v:-12.965 | |
| Decimal | 10130854 | |
| Hunter Lab | 55.784, 1.431, -3.935 |
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