Dulux Lemon Chiffon 2 / Lemon Zest

What are Dulux Lemon Chiffon 2 undertones?

The undertones of Lemon Chiffon 2 can be accurately described as a Yellow and 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Lemon Chiffon 2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 44° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Lemon Chiffon 2 HSL code: 44, 100%, 69%

• 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.
• 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 Lemon Chiffon 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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Lemon Chiffon 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

Lemon Chiffon 2

• Buttercup Cloud

  

• Pharaohs Gold 1

  

• 53YY 83/348
  Banana Dream 4

  

• Sulphur Sunrise

  

• Californian Sands 3

  

Darker shades

Lemon Chiffon 2

• Sulphur Springs 4

  

• 41YY 69/742
  Banana Dream 2

  

• 45YY 71/664
  Sunny Savannah 5

  

• 45YY 69/614
  Delhi Bazaar 6

  

• Sunflower Symphony 4

  

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 Lemon Chiffon 2 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Dulux Oxford Blue (Weathershield) and Sapphire Springs 2.

Lemon Chiffon 2

• Oxford Blue (Weathershield)

  

• 50BB 11/321
  Sapphire Springs 2

  

• Honest Indigo

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FFD562
RGB Decimal	255, 213, 98
RGB Percent	100.00%, 83.53%, 38.43%
HSV	Hue: 44° Saturation: 61.57% Value: 100.0%
HSL	hsl(44, 100, 69)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.47 Yellow: 61.57 Key: 0.0
YIQ	Y: 212.448 I: 61.982 Q: -26.903
XYZ	X: 67.242 Y: 69.734 Z: 21.47
CIE Lab	L:86.866 a:2.134 b:60.946
CIE Luv	L:86.866 u:34.499 v:72.938
Decimal	16766306
Hunter Lab	83.507, -2.405, 43.211