What is the HEX code for Dulux Buttercup Fool 3?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Buttercup Fool 3 undertone is #FAD98E .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Buttercup Fool 3?

RGB code is 250, 217, 142 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Dulux Buttercup Fool 3 45YY 74/383 cool or warm?

Dulux 45YY 74/383 Buttercup Fool 3 is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Buttercup Fool 3 undertones?

Red is Dulux Buttercup Fool 3 undertone color.

Code:	45YY 74/383
Name:	Buttercup Fool 3
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Buttercup Fool 3?

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What are Dulux Buttercup Fool 3 undertones?

Buttercup Fool 3 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:

#FAD98E

RGB code:

250, 217, 142

Is Dulux Buttercup Fool 3 45YY 74/383 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 42° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

45YY 74/383 Buttercup Fool 3 HSL code: 42, 92%, 77%

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 Buttercup Fool 3

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Buttercup Fool 3:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Buttercup Fool 3 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Dulux Royal Regatta 5 and Royal Regatta 3.

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