Dulux Dawn Zest

What are Dulux Dawn Zest undertones?

The undertone of Dawn Zest can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Dawn Zest cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 58° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Dawn Zest HSL code: 58, 62%, 91%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Dawn Zest

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Dawn Zest:

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

Dawn Zest

• Zen Spirit

  

• Vanilla Wisp

  

Darker shades

Dawn Zest

• Celery Leaf

  

• Lime Zest 5

  

• Lime Zest 6

  

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 Dawn Zest with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 238, such as Dulux Pressed Blueberry and Plush Velvet 6.

Dawn Zest

• 70BB 14/202
  Pressed Blueberry

  

• Plush Velvet 6

  

• Summer Dusk

  

• Lilac Heather 3

  

• 70BB 27/201
  Spring Crocus

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F6F5D9
RGB Decimal	246, 245, 217
RGB Percent	96.47%, 96.08%, 85.10%
HSV	Hue: 58° Saturation: 11.79% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(58, 62, 91)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.41 Yellow: 11.79 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 242.107 I: 9.594 Q: -8.502
XYZ	X: 83.181 Y: 89.908 Z: 78.599
CIE Lab	L:95.959 a:-4.32 b:13.621
CIE Luv	L:95.959 u:2.098 v:21.077
Decimal	16184793
Hunter Lab	94.82, -9.346, 17.227