Dulux Indian Ivy 1 42GY 09/205

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What are Dulux Indian Ivy 1 undertones?
Is Indian Ivy 1 42GY 09/205 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Indian Ivy 1
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	42GY 09/205
Name:	Indian Ivy 1
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Indian Ivy 1?

Dulux Indian Ivy 1 42GY 09/205 is a deep, muted green with a noticeable olive cast, reflected in its dark #3D512B value. The color has substantial depth, reading nearly shadowy in low light while showing more of its earthy green character in bright natural daylight. It suits studies, dining rooms, entryways, and exterior trim where a grounded, enveloping wall color is wanted. Pair Indian Ivy 1 with warm off-whites, clay-toned ceramics, aged brass, natural oak, or blackened metal to emphasize its organic, architectural quality. On cabinetry or a single feature wall, this shade can add definition without the sharper intensity of a brighter green.

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What are Dulux Indian Ivy 1 undertones?

Indian Ivy 1 is a deep, soft olive green. The HEX sample leans yellow-green; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm light can make it look more olive and earthy, while cool daylight usually makes the green direction easier to notice.

HEX value:

#3D512B

RGB code:

61, 81, 43

Is Dulux Indian Ivy 1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 92°, this dark green leans cool, but it is near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

42GY 09/205 Indian Ivy 1 HSL code: 92, 31%, 24%

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.

How light temperature affects Indian Ivy 1

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Indian Ivy 1:

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

42GY 09/205
Indian Ivy 1

50GY 25/289
Japanese Maze 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 Indian Ivy 1 with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 272, such as Dulux Plum Compote and Purple Sage 2.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#3D512B
RGB Decimal	61, 81, 43
RGB Percent	23.92%, 31.76%, 16.86%
HSV	Hue: 92° Saturation: 46.91% Value: 31.76%
HSL	hsl(92, 31, 24)
CMYK	Cyan: 24.69 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 46.91 Key: 68.24
YIQ	Y: 70.688 I: 0.293 Q: -16.056
XYZ	X: 5.303 Y: 7.051 Z: 3.366
CIE Lab	L:31.923 a:-15.511 b:19.854
CIE Luv	L:31.923 u:-9.457 v:22.99
Decimal	4018475
Hunter Lab	26.554, -10.824, 11.071