Dulux Fresh Plaster 40YR 53/149

What are Dulux Fresh Plaster undertones?

The undertone of Fresh Plaster 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Fresh Plaster 40YR 53/149 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 14° thisPinkrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

40YR 53/149 Fresh Plaster HSL code: 14, 39%, 76%

• 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 Fresh Plaster

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 Fresh Plaster:

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

40YR 53/149
Fresh Plaster

• 30YR 74/068
  Sicilian Summer 6

  

• 90RR 76/062
  Party Surprise 5

  

• 10YR 74/066
  Gipsy Bloom 6

  

• 30YR 83/040
  Thai Magic 6

  

• Sweet Nougat

  

Darker shades

40YR 53/149
Fresh Plaster

• 30YR 26/330
  Sicilian Summer 2

  

• 50YR 36/263
  Copper Blush

  

• Copper Glow

  

• 30YR 40/231
  Sicilian Summer 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 Fresh Plaster with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 194, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

40YR 53/149
Fresh Plaster

• 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	#DAB6AB
RGB Decimal	218, 182, 171
RGB Percent	85.49%, 71.37%, 67.06%
HSV	Hue: 14° Saturation: 21.56% Value: 85.49%
HSL	hsl(14, 39, 76)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.51 Yellow: 21.56 Key: 14.51
YIQ	Y: 191.51 I: 24.987 Q: 4.192
XYZ	X: 52.992 Y: 51.303 Z: 45.628
CIE Lab	L:76.862 a:11.253 b:10.442
CIE Luv	L:76.862 u:23.072 v:12.91
Decimal	14333611
Hunter Lab	71.626, 6.714, 12.369