Dulux Gentle Gold 2 20YY 70/138

What are Dulux Gentle Gold 2 undertones?

The undertone of Gentle Gold 2 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Gentle Gold 2 20YY 70/138 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

20YY 70/138 Gentle Gold 2 HSL code: 33, 49%, 82%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Gentle Gold 2

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Gentle Gold 2:

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

20YY 70/138
Gentle Gold 2

• 20YY 83/063
  Subtle Ivory 2

  

• 40YY 83/064
  Bracken Salts 6

  

• 10YY 75/084
  Caramel Blush 6

  

• 13YY 77/083
  Natural Wicker

  

• 00YY 76/088
  Crumpled Linen 2

  

Darker shades

20YY 70/138
Gentle Gold 2

• Sweet Wafer

  

• Earthen Cream 1

  

• Rope Knot

  

• Gingernut Crumb

  

• Twisted Bamboo 1

  

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 Gentle Gold 2 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

20YY 70/138
Gentle Gold 2

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

• 50BB 72/032
  Moon Waves 6

  

• 70BB 74/040
  Fragrant Cloud 5

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E8D4BC
RGB Decimal	232, 212, 188
RGB Percent	90.98%, 83.14%, 73.73%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 18.97% Value: 90.98%
HSL	hsl(33, 49, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.62 Yellow: 18.97 Key: 9.02
YIQ	Y: 215.244 I: 19.63 Q: -3.238
XYZ	X: 65.898 Y: 67.875 Z: 57.193
CIE Lab	L:85.944 a:3.122 b:14.395
CIE Luv	L:85.944 u:13.512 v:20.316
Decimal	15258812
Hunter Lab	82.386, -1.399, 16.511