Dulux Letters Unread 13GY 77/016
| Code: | 13GY 77/016 |
| Name: | Letters Unread |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Letters Unread?
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What are Dulux Letters Unread undertones?
Letters Unread has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#E1E2DD
RGB code:
225, 226, 221
Is Dulux Letters Unread 13GY 77/016 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 72°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
13GY 77/016 Letters Unread HSL code: 72, 8%, 88%
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 Letters Unread
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 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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Letters Unread:
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
13GY 77/016
Letters Unread
Darker shades
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Letters Unread
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 Letters Unread with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 252, such as Dulux Brooklyn Nights 1 and Plum Compote.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E1E2DD |  |
| RGB Decimal | 225, 226, 221 | |
| RGB Percent | 88.24%, 88.63%, 86.67% | |
| HSV | Hue: 72° Saturation: 2.21% Value: 88.63% | |
| HSL | hsl(72, 8, 88) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.44 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 2.21 Key: 11.37 | |
| YIQ | Y: 225.131 I: 1.011 Q: -1.768 | |
| XYZ | X: 71.296 Y: 75.621 Z: 79.227 | |
| CIE Lab | L:89.683 a:-1.228 b:2.324 | |
| CIE Luv | L:89.683 u:-0.289 v:3.75 | |
| Decimal | 14803677 | |
| Hunter Lab | 86.96, -5.834, 6.854 | |
Dulux 13GY 77/016 Letters Unread
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