Dulux English Mist 1 / Guild Green / 10GY 20/179

What are Dulux English Mist 1 undertones?

The undertone of English Mist 1 can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 English Mist 1 10GY 20/179 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 68° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

10GY 20/179 English Mist 1 HSL code: 68, 15%, 42%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
• 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 English Mist 1

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 green shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux English Mist 1:

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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English Mist 1

• 10GY 30/104
  Green Glade

  

• 10GY 29/158
  English Mist 2

  

• 10GY 39/136
  English Mist 3

  

Darker shades

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English Mist 1

• 10GY 14/135
  Holiday Bough

  

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 English Mist 1 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 248, such as Dulux Fragrant Cloud 5 and Lilac Heather 5.

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English Mist 1

• 70BB 74/040
  Fragrant Cloud 5

  

• 90BB 74/038
  Lilac Heather 5

  

• 90BB 65/049
  Midnight Iris 4

  

• 10RB 10/116
  Brooklyn Nights 1

  

• Plum Compote

  

• 90BB 32/126
  Midnight Iris 2

  

• 90BB 19/165
  Midnight Iris 1

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#777B5B
RGB Decimal	119, 123, 91
RGB Percent	46.67%, 48.24%, 35.69%
HSV	Hue: 68° Saturation: 26.02% Value: 48.24%
HSL	hsl(68, 15, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 3.25 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 26.02 Key: 51.76
YIQ	Y: 118.156 I: 7.899 Q: -10.805
XYZ	X: 16.579 Y: 18.843 Z: 12.658
CIE Lab	L:50.503 a:-7.286 b:17.049
CIE Luv	L:50.503 u:-0.774 v:22.712
Decimal	7830363
Hunter Lab	43.409, -7.793, 13.097