# Dulux Folk Tales

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/folk-tales](https://plan-home.com/color/folk-tales)

Dulux Folk Tales 50YR 18/223 is a mid-depth, muted clay brown with a noticeable rosy-red cast. Its earthy warmth is softened by a slightly dusty quality, keeping it from reading as bright terracotta. In strong daylight, Folk Tales can show more of its warm brick and cinnamon character, while lower light brings out its grounded brown base. It suits dining rooms, studies, and hallways where a deeper wall color can add definition without becoming too dark. Pair it with warm off-whites, aged brass, oak, woven linen, or muted olive accents for a natural, layered finish.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Folk Tales
- **Color code:** 50YR 18/223
- **Alternative names:** Nutmeg Cluster 1
- **HEX:** #976856
- **RGB:** 151, 104, 86
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 17° Saturation: 43.05% Value: 59.22%
- **HSL:** hsl(17, 27, 46)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 31.13 Yellow: 43.05 Key: 40.78
- **YIQ:** Y: 116.001 I: 33.792 Q: 4.341
- **XYZ:** X: 19.393 Y: 17.153 Z: 11.091
- **CIE Lab:** L:48.452 a:16.544 b:17.721
- **CIE Luv:** L:48.452 u:33.021 v:18.718
- **Decimal:** 9922646
- **Hunter Lab:** 41.416, 11.104, 13.114

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Leather Case](https://plan-home.com/color/leather-case)
- [Dulux Nomadic Glow 1](https://plan-home.com/color/nomadic-glow-1)
- [Dulux Sultana Spice 1](https://plan-home.com/color/sultana-spice-1)
- [Tikkurila N473](https://plan-home.com/color/n473)
- [Dulux Fire Wood](https://plan-home.com/color/fire-wood)
- [Dulux Sweet Cinnamon](https://plan-home.com/color/sweet-cinnamon)
- [Dulux Toasted Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/toasted-clay)
- [Dulux Acorn Cap](https://plan-home.com/color/acorn-cap)
- [Dulux Expresso Delight 1](https://plan-home.com/color/expresso-delight-1)
- [Farrow and Ball Marmelo](https://plan-home.com/color/marmelo-316)
- [Dulux Fireside Embers](https://plan-home.com/color/fireside-embers)
- [Tikkurila Terrakotta](https://plan-home.com/color/terrakotta-n405)
- [Farrow and Ball Picture Gallery Red](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-picture-gallery-red-42)
- [Dulux Blush Noisette 1](https://plan-home.com/color/blush-noisette-1)
- [Dulux Roman Stone 1](https://plan-home.com/color/roman-stone-1)
- [Little Greene Affogato](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-affogato)
- [Dulux Bitter Chocolate 3](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-3)
- [Little Greene Muscovado](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-muscovado)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Nomadic Glow 2](https://plan-home.com/color/nomadic-glow-2-30yr-31154)
- [Dulux Nomadic Glow 1](https://plan-home.com/color/nomadic-glow-1)
- [Dulux Nutmeg Cluster 2](https://plan-home.com/color/nutmeg-cluster-2)
- [Dulux Roman Stone 2](https://plan-home.com/color/roman-stone-2)
- [Dulux Cappuccino Candy 2](https://plan-home.com/color/cappuccino-candy-2)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Exotic Spice 2](https://plan-home.com/color/exotic-spice-2)
- [Dulux Nigerian Sands 1](https://plan-home.com/color/nigerian-sands-1)
- [Dulux Velvet Truffle 2](https://plan-home.com/color/velvet-truffle-2)
- [Dulux Expresso Delight 1](https://plan-home.com/color/expresso-delight-1)
- [Dulux Roasted Pumpkin 1](https://plan-home.com/color/roasted-pumpkin-1)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Misty Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-morning)
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 6](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-6)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.