Dulux Chiltern White / Cotton Bloom / 40YY 73/028

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Code:40YY 73/028
Name:Chiltern White
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Chiltern White?

Transform your space with the timeless elegance of Dulux Chiltern White (40YY 73/028). This soft and warm white hue complements a variety of color palettes, making it a versatile choice for any room. Pair Chiltern White with soft greys and pastel tones to create a soothing and sophisticated atmosphere, or combine it with bold, rich colors for a striking contrast. Whether used as a main wall color or as an accent, Chiltern White adds a touch of refinement to your interior decor. Elevate your space with this classic shade that brings a sense of calm and serenity to your home.

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LRV of Chiltern White

Chiltern White has an LRV of 71.52% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 71.52%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#DFDCD5
RGB Decimal223, 220, 213
RGB Percent87.45%, 86.27%, 83.53%
HSVHue: 42° Saturation: 4.48% Value: 87.45%
HSLhsl(42, 14, 85)
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.35 Yellow: 4.48 Key: 12.55
YIQY: 220.099 I: 4.037 Q: -1.544
XYZX: 68.032 Y: 71.679 Z: 73.184
CIE LabL:87.814 a:-0.211 b:3.797
CIE LuvL:87.814 u:2.11 v:5.76
Decimal14671061
Hunter Lab84.663, -4.725, 8.013

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