# Dulux Violet Surprise 5

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/violet-surprise-5](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-surprise-5)

Dulux Violet Surprise 5 30RB 73/027 is a very light, muted violet-grey with a gently cool cast. Its low saturation keeps the color close to a soft pale neutral, while the faint purple tint prevents it from reading as plain grey. In daylight, Violet Surprise 5 can appear almost silvery, with the violet note becoming a little more noticeable in shaded corners or under cooler artificial lighting. It suits whole walls in bedrooms, dressing rooms, or quiet living areas, particularly alongside crisp white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, and soft charcoal details. For a little contrast, pair this shade with deeper plum, blue-grey, or inky navy accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Violet Surprise 5
- **Color code:** 30RB 73/027
- **HEX:** #DEDBDE
- **RGB:** 222, 219, 222
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 300° Saturation: 1.35% Value: 87.06%
- **HSL:** hsl(300, 4, 86)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.35 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 12.94
- **YIQ:** Y: 220.239 I: 0.824 Q: 1.568
- **XYZ:** X: 68.637 Y: 71.467 Z: 79.266
- **CIE Lab:** L:87.711 a:1.553 b:-1.105
- **CIE Luv:** L:87.711 u:1.522 v:-1.962
- **Decimal:** 14605278
- **Hunter Lab:** 84.538, -3.015, 3.584

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Purple Sage 6](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-sage-6)
- [Dulux Twilight Cinders 6](https://plan-home.com/color/twilight-cinders-6)
- [Dulux Mellow Heather 5](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-5)
- [Dulux Brooklyn Nights 6](https://plan-home.com/color/brooklyn-nights-6)
- [Dulux Violet Jewel](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-jewel)
- [Dulux Midnight Iris 5](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-iris-5)
- [Dulux Idle Snow](https://plan-home.com/color/idle-snow)
- [Dulux Chalky White 1](https://plan-home.com/color/chalky-white-1)
- [Dulux Starlit Night 6](https://plan-home.com/color/starlit-night-6)
- [Dulux Mercury Shower 6](https://plan-home.com/color/mercury-shower-6)
- [Dulux Fragrant Cloud 5](https://plan-home.com/color/fragrant-cloud-5)
- [Dulux Lilac Heather 5](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-heather-5)
- [Dulux Imperial Mauve 5](https://plan-home.com/color/imperial-mauve-5)
- [Dulux Potters Clay 3](https://plan-home.com/color/potters-clay-3-50rr-72010)
- [Dulux Soft Montelimar 5](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-montelimar-5)
- [Dulux Heather Bloom 6](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-bloom-6)
- [Farrow and Ball Blackened](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-blackened-2011)
- [Dulux Mauve Moment](https://plan-home.com/color/mauve-moment)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Purple Sage 6](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-sage-6)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Mellow Heather 3](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-heather-3)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Soft Fauna 6](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-fauna-6)
- [Dulux Dewy Lawn](https://plan-home.com/color/dewy-lawn)
- [Dulux Fresh Sage](https://plan-home.com/color/fresh-sage)
- [Dulux Highland Falls 5](https://plan-home.com/color/highland-falls-5)
- [Dulux Highland Falls 1](https://plan-home.com/color/highland-falls-1)
- [Dulux Tuscan Glade 1](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-glade-1)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.