Dulux Dipped Chocolate 06YY 08/048

What are Dulux Dipped Chocolate undertones?

The undertone of Dipped Chocolate 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dipped Chocolate 06YY 08/048 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

06YY 08/048 Dipped Chocolate HSL code: 30, 12%, 26%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Dipped Chocolate

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Dipped Chocolate:

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

06YY 08/048
Dipped Chocolate

• Rubble Road

  

• 26YY 09/028
  Spinning Wheel

  

• Pure Cocoa

  

• Stable Gates

  

• 94YR 17/076
  Vintage Coins

  

Darker shades

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Dipped Chocolate

• 30YY 05/044
  Rum Caramel 1

  

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 Dipped Chocolate with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

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Dipped Chocolate

• 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

  

• 04BB 75/027
  Snail Trail

  

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#4A423A
RGB Decimal	74, 66, 58
RGB Percent	29.02%, 25.88%, 22.75%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 21.62% Value: 29.02%
HSL	hsl(30, 12, 26)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.81 Yellow: 21.62 Key: 70.98
YIQ	Y: 67.48 I: 7.338 Q: -0.797
XYZ	X: 5.536 Y: 5.658 Z: 4.802
CIE Lab	L:28.532 a:1.865 b:6.117
CIE Luv	L:28.532 u:4.982 v:6.491
Decimal	4866618
Hunter Lab	23.786, -0.083, 4.68