Dulux Almost Oyster / Sultana Spice 5 / 70YR 74/045

What are Dulux Almost Oyster undertones?

The undertone of Almost Oyster can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Almost Oyster 70YR 74/045 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 23° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

70YR 74/045 Almost Oyster HSL code: 23, 27%, 87%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

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:

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

• 10YR 73/038
  Blush Noisette 5

  

• 10YR 83/020
  Blush Noisette 6

  

• 60YR 83/017
  Exotic Spice 6

  

• 30YR 83/023
  Nomadic Glow 6

  

• 30YR 74/045
  Nomadic Glow 5

  

Darker shades

70YR 74/045
Almost Oyster

• Cappuccino Candy 3

  

• 90YR 66/070
  Roman Stone 4

  

• 80YR 74/043
  Expresso Delight 6

  

• 70YR 45/133
  Caramel Fudge

  

• 70YR 58/091
  Cracked Clay 1

  

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.

70YR 74/045
Almost Oyster

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

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