Dulux Almost Oyster / Sultana Spice 5 / 70YR 74/045
| Code: | 70YR 74/045 |
| Name: | Almost Oyster |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Almost Oyster?
Let’s dive into a full Almost Oyster paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 70YR 74/045. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Almost Oyster for bedroom (10 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Almost Oyster for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Dulux 70YR 74/045 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Dulux Almost Oyster reviews (6 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Dulux Almost Oyster undertones?
Almost Oyster has a clear 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:
#E7DCD5
RGB code:
231, 220, 213
Is Dulux Almost Oyster 70YR 74/045 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 23°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
70YR 74/045 Almost Oyster HSL code: 23, 27%, 87%
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 Almost Oyster
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Almost Oyster:
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
70YR 74/045
Almost Oyster
Darker shades
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 Almost Oyster with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 203, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E7DCD5 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 231, 220, 213 | |
| RGB Percent | 90.59%, 86.27%, 83.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 23° Saturation: 7.79% Value: 90.59% | |
| HSL | hsl(23, 27, 87) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.76 Yellow: 7.79 Key: 9.41 | |
| YIQ | Y: 222.491 I: 8.804 Q: 0.149 | |
| XYZ | X: 70.556 Y: 72.98 Z: 73.302 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.438 a:2.561 b:4.779 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.438 u:6.792 v:6.721 | |
| Decimal | 15195349 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.428, -2.075, 8.926 | |
Dulux 70YR 74/045 Almost Oyster
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