Dulux Delicate Veil / Bitter Chocolate 6 / 50YR 83/015

What are Dulux Delicate Veil undertones?

The undertone of Delicate Veil 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Veil 50YR 83/015 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

50YR 83/015 Delicate Veil HSL code: 33, 18%, 90%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• 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 Veil

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Delicate Veil:

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

50YR 83/015
Delicate Veil

• 50YR 83/010
  Chalk Blush 4

  

• 30YR 83/011
  Cocoa Blush 6

  

• 30YY 83/012
  Bleached Lichen 4

  

• 10YY 83/014
  Golden Jasmine 3

  

• 90RR 83/009
  Maraschino Mocha 6

  

Darker shades

50YR 83/015
Delicate Veil

• 10YY 48/071
  Rum Caramel 4

  

• 10YY 73/042
  Pale Nutmeg

  

• Dusted Cappuccino

  

• 30YY 69/048
  Khaki Mists 5

  

• 40YY 51/084
  Green Raft

  

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 Veil with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

50YR 83/015
Delicate Veil

• 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	#EAE6E1
RGB Decimal	234, 230, 225
RGB Percent	91.76%, 90.20%, 88.24%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 3.85% Value: 91.76%
HSL	hsl(33, 18, 90)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.71 Yellow: 3.85 Key: 8.24
YIQ	Y: 230.626 I: 3.99 Q: -0.71
XYZ	X: 75.816 Y: 79.523 Z: 82.569
CIE Lab	L:91.47 a:0.474 b:2.911
CIE Luv	L:91.47 u:2.562 v:4.341
Decimal	15394529
Hunter Lab	89.175, -4.298, 7.525