Little Greene Cool Arbour 232
| Official page: | Cool Arbour 232 |
| Code: | 232 |
| Name: | Cool Arbour |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Grey |
What color is Little Greene Cool Arbour?
Introducing a soothing hue that brings a touch of serenity to any space - Little Greene 232 Cool Arbour. This peaceful shade effortlessly pairs with crisp whites (Shirting), soft greys (French Grey), and earthy neutrals (Stone). Enhance the tranquil ambiance by combining it with accents in warm tones (Yellow-Pink 4) or cool blues (Salt Blue). Create a harmonious and inviting atmosphere with the timeless elegance of Little Greene 232 Cool Arbour.
Cool Arbour for bedroom
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Cool Arbour for living room (5 photos)
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Little Greene 232 on kitchen cabinets
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What are Little Greene Cool Arbour undertones?
Cool Arbour has a clear yellow and 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:
#B1AB9B
RGB code:
177, 171, 155
Is Little Greene Cool Arbour 232 cool or warm?
With a hue of 44°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
232 Cool Arbour HSL code: 44, 12%, 65%
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 Cool Arbour
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Cool Arbour:
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
232
Cool Arbour
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 Cool Arbour with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Little Greene Juniper Ash and Pale Lupin.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #b1ab9b | |
| RGB Decimal | 177, 171, 155 | |
| RGB Percent | 69.41%, 67.06%, 60.78% | |
| HSV | Hue: 44° Saturation: 12.43% Value: 69.41% | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 12, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.39 Yellow: 12.43 Key: 30.59 | |
| YIQ | Y: 170.97 I: 8.717 Q: -3.71 | |
| XYZ | X: 38.61 Y: 40.84 Z: 36.85 | |
| CIE Lab | L:70.064 a:-0.662 b:9.009 | |
| CIE Luv | L:70.064 u:4.463 v:12.913 | |
| Decimal | 11643803 | |
| Hunter Lab | 63.906, -3.993, 10.546 |
Color equivalents
5
Hardwick White
Farrow and Ball

50YY 43/103
Arcadia House
Dulux

0394
Soft Grey
Jotun

RAL 7032
Pebble grey
RAL Classic

163
French Grey Dark
Little Greene

1288
Grand Shadow
Jotun

12290
Antwerp Beige
Jotun

70YY 43/113
Overtly Olive
Dulux

40YY 41/054
Narrow Lane
Dulux

V486
Claystone
Tikkurila

20YY 43/083
Ancient Artefact
Dulux
10342
Sable Stone
Jotun

Beauty Cream
Dulux
21YY 45/060
Cygnet Feather
Dulux

18
French Gray
Farrow and Ball

70YY 46/053
Stone Green
Dulux

48YY 38/109
Silken Clay
Dulux
1032
Iron Grey
Jotun

