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

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing grey shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Cool Arbour for living room (5 photos)

Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this grey shade can create a unique space

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Little Greene 232 on kitchen cabinets

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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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?

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Color wheel

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Cool Arbour:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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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HEX#b1ab9bCopy color code
RGB Decimal177, 171, 155Copy color code
RGB Percent69.41%, 67.06%, 60.78%Copy color code
HSVHue: 44° Saturation: 12.43% Value: 69.41%Copy color code
HSLhsl(44, 12, 65)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.39 Yellow: 12.43 Key: 30.59Copy color code
YIQY: 170.97 I: 8.717 Q: -3.71Copy color code
XYZX: 38.61 Y: 40.84 Z: 36.85Copy color code
CIE LabL:70.064 a:-0.662 b:9.009Copy color code
CIE LuvL:70.064 u:4.463 v:12.913Copy color code
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Hunter Lab63.906, -3.993, 10.546Copy color code
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