Dulux Caramel Sand 6 20YY 83/038
| Code: | 20YY 83/038 |
| Name: | Caramel Sand 6 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Caramel Sand 6?
Let’s dive into a full Caramel Sand 6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 20YY 83/038. Find out if this gorgeous warm greige 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 6 undertones?
Caramel Sand 6 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:
#EFE8DF
RGB code:
239, 232, 223
Is Dulux Caramel Sand 6 20YY 83/038 cool or warm?
With a hue of 34°, this Greige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
20YY 83/038 Caramel Sand 6 HSL code: 34, 33%, 91%
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 6
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 Greige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Caramel Sand 6:
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
20YY 83/038
Caramel Sand 6
Darker shades
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 6 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EFE8DF | |
| RGB Decimal | 239, 232, 223 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.73%, 90.98%, 87.45% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 6.69% Value: 93.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 33, 91) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.93 Yellow: 6.69 Key: 6.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 233.067 I: 7.063 Q: -1.32 | |
| XYZ | X: 77.77 Y: 81.392 Z: 81.405 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.306 a:0.821 b:5.213 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.306 u:4.541 v:7.737 | |
| Decimal | 15722719 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.218, -4.01, 9.654 |
Color equivalents
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Roman Stone 6
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Subtle Ivory 4
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Crumpled Linen 4
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Earthen Cream 4
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F458
Acropolis
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80YR 83/044
Cracked Clay 3
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Cappuccino Candy 6
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26
Julie's Dream
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20YY 83/063
Subtle Ivory 2
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G485
Canvas
Tikkurila

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Sultana Spice 6
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80YR 83/017
Velvet Truffle 6
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