What is the HEX code for Dulux Desert Island 6?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Desert Island 6 undertone is #F6E7CD .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Desert Island 6?

RGB code is 246, 231, 205 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Dulux Desert Island 6 40YY 83/129

Q: Is Dulux Desert Island 6 40YY 83/129 cool or warm?

Dulux 40YY 83/129 Desert Island 6 is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Desert Island 6 undertones?

Red is Dulux Desert Island 6 undertone color.

Code:	40YY 83/129
Name:	Desert Island 6
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Desert Island 6?

Let’s dive into a full Desert Island 6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 40YY 83/129. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

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What are Dulux Desert Island 6 undertones?

Desert Island 6 has a clear 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:

#F6E7CD

RGB code:

246, 231, 205

Is Dulux Desert Island 6 40YY 83/129 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 38° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

40YY 83/129 Desert Island 6 HSL code: 38, 69%, 88%

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 Desert Island 6

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 sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Desert Island 6:

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

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Darker shades

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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 Desert Island 6 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Dulux Amazon Beat 5 and Deepest Amethyst.

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