Dulux Dusted Moss 3 70YY 72/041
| Code: | 70YY 72/041 |
| Name: | Dusted Moss 3 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Dusted Moss 3?
Let’s dive into a full Dusted Moss 3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 70YY 72/041. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey 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 Dusted Moss 3 undertones?
Dusted Moss 3 has a clear yellow 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:
#DDDCD2
RGB code:
221, 220, 210
Is Dulux Dusted Moss 3 70YY 72/041 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 55°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
70YY 72/041 Dusted Moss 3 HSL code: 55, 14%, 85%
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 Dusted Moss 3
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Dusted Moss 3:
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
70YY 72/041
Dusted Moss 3
Darker shades
70YY 72/041
Dusted Moss 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 Dusted Moss 3 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 235, such as Dulux Fragrant Cloud 5 and Lilac Heather 5.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DDDCD2 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 221, 220, 210 | |
| RGB Percent | 86.67%, 86.27%, 82.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 55° Saturation: 4.98% Value: 86.67% | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 14, 85) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.45 Yellow: 4.98 Key: 13.33 | |
| YIQ | Y: 219.159 I: 3.809 Q: -2.9 | |
| XYZ | X: 67.042 Y: 71.212 Z: 71.169 | |
| CIE Lab | L:87.588 a:-1.417 b:5.03 | |
| CIE Luv | L:87.588 u:1.129 v:7.809 | |
| Decimal | 14539986 | |
| Hunter Lab | 84.387, -5.866, 9.068 | |
Dulux 70YY 72/041 Dusted Moss 3
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