# Dulux Cotton Thread

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/cotton-thread](https://plan-home.com/color/cotton-thread)

Dulux Cotton Thread 53YY 89/081 is a very light, warm off-white with a noticeable creamy yellow cast. Its high brightness keeps walls looking open and softly lit, while the gentle warmth prevents the color from reading stark or icy. In north-facing rooms, Cotton Thread may show more of its muted beige-yellow undertone; direct sun can make it appear cleaner and paler. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a softer alternative to pure white is wanted. Pair it with natural oak, linen, terracotta accents, or deeper olive and warm brown details for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Cotton Thread
- **Color code:** 53YY 89/081
- **HEX:** #F7F0DF
- **RGB:** 247, 240, 223
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 42° Saturation: 9.72% Value: 96.86%
- **HSL:** hsl(42, 60, 92)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.83 Yellow: 9.72 Key: 3.14
- **YIQ:** Y: 240.155 I: 9.634 Q: -3.81
- **XYZ:** X: 82.835 Y: 87.423 Z: 82.303
- **CIE Lab:** L:94.917 a:-0.496 b:9.051
- **CIE Luv:** L:94.917 u:5.013 v:13.704
- **Decimal:** 16249055
- **Hunter Lab:** 93.5, -5.487, 13.261

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Cleanroom white](https://plan-home.com/color/cleanroom-white-ral-9012)
- [Farrow and Ball Pointing](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pointing-2003)
- [Dulux Morning Light](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-light)
- [Dulux Vanilla Mist 4](https://plan-home.com/color/vanilla-mist-4)
- [Farrow and Ball White Tie](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-white-tie-2002)
- [Little Greene Linen Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/linen-wash-33)
- [Dulux Ivory Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/ivory-lace)
- [Dulux Spring Petal](https://plan-home.com/color/spring-petal)
- [Little Greene Stock](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-stock-37)
- [Dulux Tuscan Treasure 6](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-treasure-6)
- [Little Greene Clay Pale](https://plan-home.com/color/clay-pale-152)
- [Dulux Gooseberry Fool 6](https://plan-home.com/color/gooseberry-fool-6)
- [Dulux Fine Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/fine-cream)
- [Little Greene Green Stone - Pale](https://plan-home.com/color/green-stone-pale-268)
- [Dulux Desert Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/desert-wind)
- [Dulux Desert Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/desert-vista)
- [Little Greene Silent White - Mid](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-silent-white-mid-330)
- [Dulux New Meringue](https://plan-home.com/color/new-meringue)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Vanilla Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/vanilla-wisp)
- [Dulux Morning Light](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-light)
- [Dulux Desert Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/desert-vista)
- [Dulux Desert Wind](https://plan-home.com/color/desert-wind)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Tuscan Treasure 6](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-treasure-6)
- [Dulux Forest Lake 6](https://plan-home.com/color/forest-lake-6)
- [Dulux Orchid White](https://plan-home.com/color/orchid-white)
- [Dulux Vanilla Skies](https://plan-home.com/color/vanilla-skies)
- [Dulux Buttermilk](https://plan-home.com/color/buttermilk)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Breton Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/breton-blue)
- [Dulux Indigo Night](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-night)
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 1](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-1)
- [Dulux Plush Velvet 4](https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-4)
- [Dulux Lilac Heather 1](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-heather-1)
- [Dulux Lilac Heather 2](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-heather-2)
- [Dulux Plush Velvet 5](https://plan-home.com/color/plush-velvet-5)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.