What are Dulux Violet Surprise 6 undertones?
Violet Surprise 6 has a red 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:
#EAE9E9
RGB code:
234, 233, 233
Is Dulux Violet Surprise 6 30RB 83/011 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 0°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
30RB 83/011 Violet Surprise 6 HSL code: 0, 2%, 92%
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 6
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 6:
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
30RB 83/011
Violet Surprise 6
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 6 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 180, such as Dulux Crushed Mint and Misty Morning.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EAE9E9 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 234, 233, 233 | |
| RGB Percent | 91.76%, 91.37%, 91.37% | |
| HSV | Hue: 0° Saturation: 0.43% Value: 91.76% | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 2, 92) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.43 Yellow: 0.43 Key: 8.24 | |
| YIQ | Y: 233.299 I: 0.596 Q: 0.212 | |
| XYZ | X: 77.775 Y: 81.654 Z: 88.732 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.422 a:0.333 b:0.123 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.422 u:0.562 v:0.128 | |
| Decimal | 15395305 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.362, -4.499, 5.033 | |
Dulux 30RB 83/011 Violet Surprise 6
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Color equivalents
90BB 83/011
Midnight Iris 6
Dulux
30RB 83/020
Lavender Blossom 6
Dulux
70BB 83/015
Imperial Mauve 6
Dulux
Lilac Spring 6
Dulux
70RB 83/017
Mellow Heather 6
Dulux
50RR 83/006
Potters Clay 4
Dulux
90RB 83/015
Chalky White 3
Dulux
50BG 83/009
Rock Salt
Dulux
10BB 83/003
Clouded Pearl 4
Dulux
F500
Angel
Tikkurila
30BB 83/018
Mineral Haze 4
Dulux
70BB 83/020
Fragrant Cloud 6
Dulux
Nordic Bliss
Dulux
30YR 83/011
Cocoa Blush 6
Dulux
RAL 9003
Signal White
RAL Classic
164
Gauze - Mid
Little Greene
90BB 83/020
Lilac Heather 6
Dulux
00NN 83/000
Grey Steel 4
Dulux
