Dulux Brass Buckle 12YY 28/226

What are Dulux Brass Buckle undertones?

The undertone of Brass Buckle 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Brass Buckle 12YY 28/226 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 32° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

12YY 28/226 Brass Buckle HSL code: 32, 27%, 51%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Brass Buckle

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Brass Buckle:

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

12YY 28/226
Brass Buckle

• Rope Swing

  

• Walk in the Wild

  

• 90YR 33/167
  Roman Stone 2

  

• 30YY 31/205
  Khaki Mists 2

  

• 00YY 26/220
  Spiced Honey

  

Darker shades

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Brass Buckle

• 20YY 23/246
  Labrador Sands 1

  

• 20YY 09/175
  Delhi Bazaar 1

  

• 00YY 12/173
  Rich Praline 2

  

• 30YY 17/209
  Rich Earth

  

• Country Tweed

  

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 Brass Buckle with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 212, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

12YY 28/226
Brass Buckle

• 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

  

• 04BB 75/027
  Snail Trail

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#A48561
RGB Decimal	164, 133, 97
RGB Percent	64.31%, 52.16%, 38.04%
HSV	Hue: 32° Saturation: 40.85% Value: 64.31%
HSL	hsl(32, 27, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.9 Yellow: 40.85 Key: 35.69
YIQ	Y: 138.165 I: 30.041 Q: -4.646
XYZ	X: 25.856 Y: 25.532 Z: 14.872
CIE Lab	L:57.59 a:6.774 b:23.88
CIE Luv	L:57.59 u:22.639 v:28.761
Decimal	10782049
Hunter Lab	50.529, 2.912, 17.92