Dulux Expresso Delight 3 / Muddy Puddle / 80YR 44/101

What are Dulux Expresso Delight 3 undertones?

The undertone of Expresso Delight 3 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Expresso Delight 3 80YR 44/101 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 22° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

80YR 44/101 Expresso Delight 3 HSL code: 22, 20%, 68%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Expresso Delight 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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Expresso Delight 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

80YR 44/101
Expresso Delight 3

• 90YR 48/062
  Pressed Putty

  

• 10YY 72/021
  Paper Chain

  

• 60YR 64/038
  Muted Blush

  

• 90YR 55/051
  Natural Taupe 2

  

• 90YR 73/029
  Just Walnut

  

Darker shades

80YR 44/101
Expresso Delight 3

• 70YR 31/135
  Sultana Spice 2

  

• 80YR 27/147
  Expresso Delight 2

  

• 80YR 42/073
  Soft Truffle

  

• 80YR 21/118
  Velvet Truffle 3

  

• Natural Yarn

  

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 Expresso Delight 3 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 202, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

80YR 44/101
Expresso Delight 3

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BEA99D
RGB Decimal	190, 169, 157
RGB Percent	74.51%, 66.27%, 61.57%
HSV	Hue: 22° Saturation: 17.37% Value: 74.51%
HSL	hsl(22, 20, 68)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.05 Yellow: 17.37 Key: 25.49
YIQ	Y: 173.911 I: 16.37 Q: 0.708
XYZ	X: 41.508 Y: 41.758 Z: 37.763
CIE Lab	L:70.704 a:5.622 b:8.972
CIE Luv	L:70.704 u:13.515 v:11.736
Decimal	12495261
Hunter Lab	64.621, 1.571, 10.587