What is the HEX code for Dulux Caramel Sand 3?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Caramel Sand 3 undertone is #C6B299 .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Caramel Sand 3?

RGB code is 198, 178, 153 . 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.

Dulux Caramel Sand 3 20YY 47/145

Q: Is Dulux Caramel Sand 3 20YY 47/145 cool or warm?

Dulux 20YY 47/145 Caramel Sand 3 is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Caramel Sand 3 undertones?

Red is Dulux Caramel Sand 3 undertone color.

Code:	20YY 47/145
Name:	Caramel Sand 3
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Caramel Sand 3?

Let’s dive into a full Caramel Sand 3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 20YY 47/145. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

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What are Dulux Caramel Sand 3 undertones?

Caramel Sand 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:

#C6B299

RGB code:

198, 178, 153

Is Dulux Caramel Sand 3 20YY 47/145 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

20YY 47/145 Caramel Sand 3 HSL code: 33, 28%, 69%

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 Caramel Sand 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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Caramel Sand 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 Caramel Sand 3 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

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