Dulux Delicate Seashell

What are Dulux Delicate Seashell undertones?

The undertone of Delicate Seashell can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Delicate Seashell cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 35° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Delicate Seashell HSL code: 35, 40%, 88%

• 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.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• 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 Delicate Seashell

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 Delicate Seashell:

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

Delicate Seashell

• 60YY 83/062
  Bone China

  

• 90YR 83/044
  Roman Stone 6

  

• Silk Breeze

  

• 00YY 83/034
  Frayed Hessian 4

  

• 20YY 83/050
  Earthen Cream 4

  

Darker shades

Delicate Seashell

• 30YY 72/097
  York White

  

• 20YY 63/149
  Gentle Gold 1

  

• Trench Coat

  

• 37YY 79/084
  Natural Calico

  

• 40YY 53/218
  Bracken Salts 3

  

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 Delicate Seashell with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

Delicate Seashell

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

• 50BB 72/032
  Moon Waves 6

  

• 70BB 74/040
  Fragrant Cloud 5

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#EDE3D5
RGB Decimal	237, 227, 213
RGB Percent	92.94%, 89.02%, 83.53%
HSV	Hue: 35° Saturation: 10.13% Value: 92.94%
HSL	hsl(35, 40, 88)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.22 Yellow: 10.13 Key: 7.06
YIQ	Y: 228.394 I: 10.458 Q: -2.241
XYZ	X: 74.402 Y: 77.748 Z: 74.02
CIE Lab	L:90.665 a:1.046 b:8.047
CIE Luv	L:90.665 u:6.634 v:11.849
Decimal	15590357
Hunter Lab	88.175, -3.686, 11.95