Dulux Brushed Fossil

What are Dulux Brushed Fossil undertones?

The undertone of Brushed Fossil 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Brushed Fossil cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30° thisGreigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Brushed Fossil HSL code: 30, 16%, 66%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Brushed Fossil

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 Greige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Brushed Fossil:

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

Brushed Fossil

• 60YR 73/015
  Chalk Blush 3

  

• 30YY 68/024
  Thimble Case

  

• Scent Bottle

  

• 21YY 45/060
  Cygnet Feather

  

• 00YY 63/024
  Pale Taupe

  

Darker shades

Brushed Fossil

• 10YY 30/106
  Brave Ground

  

• Iced Frappe

  

• 30YY 36/094
  Bleached Lichen 1

  

• Natural Yarn

  

• 20YY 24/177
  Caramel Sand 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 Brushed Fossil with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

Brushed Fossil

• 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	#B7A99B
RGB Decimal	183, 169, 155
RGB Percent	71.76%, 66.27%, 60.78%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 15.3% Value: 71.76%
HSL	hsl(30, 16, 66)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.65 Yellow: 15.3 Key: 28.24
YIQ	Y: 171.59 I: 12.841 Q: -1.395
XYZ	X: 39.632 Y: 40.811 Z: 36.791
CIE Lab	L:70.043 a:2.667 b:9.048
CIE Luv	L:70.043 u:9.249 v:12.361
Decimal	12036507
Hunter Lab	63.883, -1.057, 10.572