Dulux Caribbean Dawn 2
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| Name: | Caribbean Dawn 2 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Caribbean Dawn 2?
Dulux Caribbean Dawn 2 is a light, warm pink with a clear peach-coral cast, based on its #EEA197 color value. It has enough softness for broad wall areas, yet its rosy warmth keeps it from reading as a neutral blush. In strong daylight, the color can appear fresher and more coral, while lower or warmer lighting may draw out its peachier side. It suits bedrooms, powder rooms, and dining spaces, as well as a painted accent wall or built-in cabinetry. Pair it with chalky whites, sandy beige, pale oak, linen textures, or muted olive accents for a grounded contrast.
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What are Dulux Caribbean Dawn 2 undertones?
Caribbean Dawn 2 is a mid-light, soft soft red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
238, 161, 151
Is Dulux Caribbean Dawn 2 cool or warm?
At 7° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
Caribbean Dawn 2 HSL code: 7, 72%, 76%
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 Caribbean Dawn 2
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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Caribbean Dawn 2:
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
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 Caribbean Dawn 2 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Dulux Holiday Blues 6 and Blue Seduction 6.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #EEA197 |
| RGB Decimal | 238, 161, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 93.33%, 63.14%, 59.22% |
| HSV | Hue: 7° Saturation: 36.55% Value: 93.33% |
| HSL | hsl(7, 72, 76) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 32.35 Yellow: 36.55 Key: 6.67 |
| YIQ | Y: 182.883 I: 49.098 Q: 13.176 |
| XYZ | X: 53.592 Y: 45.905 Z: 35.308 |
| CIE Lab | L:73.484 a:27.364 b:16.878 |
| CIE Luv | L:73.484 u:52.471 v:17.97 |
| Decimal | 15638935 |
| Hunter Lab | 67.753, 22.624, 16.53 |


