Dulux Golden Umber 2 20YY 46/425

Code:20YY 46/425
Name:Golden Umber 2
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Golden Umber 2?

Let’s dive into a full Golden Umber 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 20YY 46/425. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

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What are Dulux Golden Umber 2 undertones?

The undertone of Golden Umber 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

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HEX value

HEX value:

#DBA963

RGB code:

219, 169, 99

Is Dulux Golden Umber 2 20YY 46/425 cool or warm?

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Color wheel
cool

With a hue of 35° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

20YY 46/425 Golden Umber 2 HSL code: 35, 62%, 62%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
  • Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
  • 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.

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

How light temperature affects Golden Umber 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:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

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

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Golden Umber 2:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

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 Golden Umber 2 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 215, such as Dulux Morning Jewel 3 and Pressed Blueberry.

Color codes

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HEX#DBA963Copy color code
RGB Decimal219, 169, 99Copy color code
RGB Percent85.88%, 66.27%, 38.82%Copy color code
HSVHue: 35° Saturation: 54.79% Value: 85.88%Copy color code
HSLhsl(35, 62, 62)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.83 Yellow: 54.79 Key: 14.12Copy color code
YIQY: 175.97 I: 52.289 Q: -11.207Copy color code
XYZX: 45.656 Y: 44.34 Z: 17.955Copy color code
CIE LabL:72.455 a:10.309 b:42.835Copy color code
CIE LuvL:72.455 u:38.619 v:50.458Copy color code
Decimal14395747Copy color code
Hunter Lab66.588, 5.857, 30.625Copy color code
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