Dulux Green Raft / River Bed / 40YY 51/084

What are Dulux Green Raft undertones?

The undertone of Green Raft 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Green Raft 40YY 51/084 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 38° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

40YY 51/084 Green Raft HSL code: 38, 17%, 71%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• 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 Green Raft

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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Green Raft:

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

40YY 51/084
Green Raft

• 30YY 68/024
  Thimble Case

  

• Nordic Bliss

  

• 00YY 63/024
  Pale Taupe

  

• 50YR 83/010
  Chalk Blush 4

  

• 50YY 63/041
  Dusted Moss 2

  

Darker shades

40YY 51/084
Green Raft

• Beauty Cream

  

• 48YY 38/109
  Silken Clay

  

• 30YY 33/145
  Chalky Downs 2

  

• 50YY 43/103
  Arcadia House

  

• 20YY 43/083
  Ancient Artefact

  

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 Green Raft with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 218, such as Dulux Smoke Grey and Mystic Mauve 6.

40YY 51/084
Green Raft

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

• 50BB 72/032
  Moon Waves 6

  

• 70BB 74/040
  Fragrant Cloud 5

  

• 90BB 74/038
  Lilac Heather 5

  

• 90BB 65/049
  Midnight Iris 4

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C1B8A8
RGB Decimal	193, 184, 168
RGB Percent	75.69%, 72.16%, 65.88%
HSV	Hue: 38° Saturation: 12.95% Value: 75.69%
HSL	hsl(38, 17, 71)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.66 Yellow: 12.95 Key: 24.31
YIQ	Y: 184.867 I: 10.505 Q: -3.075
XYZ	X: 46.2 Y: 48.446 Z: 43.952
CIE Lab	L:75.106 a:0.434 b:9.268
CIE Luv	L:75.106 u:6.262 v:13.261
Decimal	12695720
Hunter Lab	69.603, -3.326, 11.282