Dulux Violet Surprise 4 30RB 65/051
| Code: | 30RB 65/051 |
| Name: | Violet Surprise 4 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Violet Surprise 4?
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What are Dulux Violet Surprise 4 undertones?
Violet Surprise 4 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:
#D3D0D7
RGB code:
211, 208, 215
Is Dulux Violet Surprise 4 30RB 65/051 cool or warm?
With a hue of 266°, this Grey leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.
30RB 65/051 Violet Surprise 4 HSL code: 266, 8%, 83%
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 4
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 Violet Surprise 4:
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 65/051
Violet Surprise 4
Darker shades
30RB 65/051
Violet Surprise 4
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 4 with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 86, such as Dulux English Mist 2 and Forest Shade.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #D3D0D7 | |
| RGB Decimal | 211, 208, 215 | |
| RGB Percent | 82.75%, 81.57%, 84.31% | |
| HSV | Hue: 266° Saturation: 3.26% Value: 84.31% | |
| HSL | hsl(266, 8, 83) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 1.86 Magenta: 3.26 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 15.69 | |
| YIQ | Y: 209.695 I: -0.462 Q: 2.813 | |
| XYZ | X: 61.683 Y: 63.867 Z: 73.35 | |
| CIE Lab | L:83.896 a:2.302 b:-3.089 | |
| CIE Luv | L:83.896 u:1.285 v:-5.112 | |
| Decimal | 13881559 | |
| Hunter Lab | 79.917, -2.082, 1.524 |
Color equivalents
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Violet White
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