Dulux Bracken Salts 5 40YY 76/112

What are Dulux Bracken Salts 5 undertones?

The undertone of Bracken Salts 5 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Bracken Salts 5 40YY 76/112 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

40YY 76/112 Bracken Salts 5 HSL code: 37, 47%, 86%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Bracken Salts 5

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Bracken Salts 5:

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

40YY 76/112
Bracken Salts 5

• 37YY 79/084
  Natural Calico

  

• 45YY 83/062
  Vanilla White

  

• 20YY 83/063
  Subtle Ivory 2

  

• 40YY 83/064
  Bracken Salts 6

  

• 10YY 75/084
  Caramel Blush 6

  

Darker shades

40YY 76/112
Bracken Salts 5

• Ivory

  

• 23YY 69/134
  Toasted Meringue

  

• 40YY 64/165
  Bracken Salts 4

  

• Twisted Bamboo 1

  

• 20YY 70/138
  Gentle Gold 2

  

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 Bracken Salts 5 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

40YY 76/112
Bracken Salts 5

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

• 50BB 72/032
  Moon Waves 6

  

• 70BB 74/040
  Fragrant Cloud 5

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#ECDFCA
RGB Decimal	236, 223, 202
RGB Percent	92.55%, 87.45%, 79.22%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 14.41% Value: 92.55%
HSL	hsl(37, 47, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.51 Yellow: 14.41 Key: 7.45
YIQ	Y: 224.493 I: 14.495 Q: -3.785
XYZ	X: 71.639 Y: 74.874 Z: 66.539
CIE Lab	L:89.334 a:1.005 b:11.889
CIE Luv	L:89.334 u:8.908 v:17.351
Decimal	15523786
Hunter Lab	86.53, -3.645, 14.978