# Dulux Intrepid Cave

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/intrepid-cave](https://plan-home.com/color/intrepid-cave)

Dulux Intrepid Cave is a muted mid-tone neutral with a softly warm, brown-rose cast. Its low-saturation finish keeps it grounded rather than overtly pink, reading like a weathered taupe in most settings. In bright daylight, the color can appear lighter and slightly dustier, while evening or north-facing light brings out its deeper earthy side. Use it on living-room or bedroom walls with chalky whites, warm grey-beiges, natural oak, linen, and aged brass. It also has enough depth for cabinetry or a feature wall where a standard beige would feel too plain.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Intrepid Cave
- **HEX:** #A18C82
- **RGB:** 161, 140, 130
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 19° Saturation: 19.25% Value: 63.14%
- **HSL:** hsl(19, 14, 57)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.04 Yellow: 19.25 Key: 36.86
- **YIQ:** Y: 145.139 I: 15.727 Q: 1.33
- **XYZ:** X: 28.105 Y: 27.946 Z: 25.027
- **CIE Lab:** L:59.84 a:6.213 b:8.246
- **CIE Luv:** L:59.84 u:13.513 v:10.225
- **Decimal:** 10587266
- **Hunter Lab:** 52.864, 2.388, 8.936

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Rich Praline 3](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-praline-3)
- [Dulux Sultana Spice 2](https://plan-home.com/color/sultana-spice-2)
- [Tikkurila Stonehenge](https://plan-home.com/color/v477-stonehenge)
- [Tikkurila Bastion](https://plan-home.com/color/bastion-v467)
- [Dulux Heart Wood](https://plan-home.com/color/heart-wood-nordic-sails-2-10yr-28072)
- [Dulux Wild Mushroom 2](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-mushroom-2)
- [Dulux Intense Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/intense-truffle)
- [Dulux Expresso Delight 2](https://plan-home.com/color/expresso-delight-2)
- [Farrow and Ball Charleston Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-charleston-gray-243)
- [Dulux Natural Taupe 1](https://plan-home.com/color/natural-taupe-1)
- [Dulux Brave Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/brave-ground-10yy-30106)
- [Dulux Potters Wheel](https://plan-home.com/color/potters-wheel)
- [RAL Classic Grey beige](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-beige-ral-1019)
- [Farrow and Ball Sulking Room Pink](https://plan-home.com/color/sulking-room-pink-294)
- [Dulux Iced Frappe](https://plan-home.com/color/iced-frappe)
- [Dulux Nutmeg Cluster 2](https://plan-home.com/color/nutmeg-cluster-2)
- [Tikkurila Conglomerate](https://plan-home.com/color/conglomerate-s484)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 2](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-2)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Perfectly Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/perfectly-taupe)
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 4](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-4)
- [Dulux Bitter Chocolate 4](https://plan-home.com/color/bitter-chocolate-4)
- [Dulux Natural Taupe 1](https://plan-home.com/color/natural-taupe-1)
- [Dulux Exotic Spice 4](https://plan-home.com/color/exotic-spice-4)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Intense Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/intense-truffle)
- [Dulux Exotic Spice 3](https://plan-home.com/color/exotic-spice-3)
- [Dulux Velvet Truffle 3](https://plan-home.com/color/velvet-truffle-3)
- [Dulux Chocolate Sprinkles](https://plan-home.com/color/chocolate-sprinkles)
- [Dulux Rich Praline 3](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-praline-3)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Misty Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-morning)
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 6](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-6)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.