Dulux Caramel Cream / English Elm

What are Dulux Caramel Cream undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

warm

cool

With a hue of 31° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Caramel Cream HSL code: 31, 29%, 64%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• 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 Caramel Cream

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Caramel Cream:

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

Caramel Cream

• 70YR 65/054
  Sultana Spice 4

  

• Weathered Pebble

  

• Artist's Brush

  

• 90YR 51/109
  Slumber Seed

  

• 30YY 47/145
  Khaki Mists 3

  

Darker shades

Caramel Cream

• 10YY 23/261
  Soft Maplewood 1

  

• 20YY 23/246
  Labrador Sands 1

  

• 12YY 28/226
  Brass Buckle

  

• 00YY 26/220
  Spiced Honey

  

• 20YY 38/225
  Labrador Sands 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 Caramel Cream with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

Caramel Cream

• 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	#BEA488
RGB Decimal	190, 164, 136
RGB Percent	74.51%, 64.31%, 53.33%
HSV	Hue: 31° Saturation: 28.42% Value: 74.51%
HSL	hsl(31, 29, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.68 Yellow: 28.42 Key: 25.49
YIQ	Y: 168.582 I: 24.491 Q: -3.214
XYZ	X: 38.955 Y: 39.277 Z: 28.815
CIE Lab	L:68.951 a:5.231 b:18.063
CIE Luv	L:68.951 u:18.128 v:23.635
Decimal	12493960
Hunter Lab	62.671, 1.275, 16.61