Little Greene Carys 148
| Official page: | Carys 148 |
| Code: | 148 |
| Name: | Carys |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Carys?
Elevate any space with a touch of elegance using the soothing color 148 Carys from Little Greene's palette. This soft and versatile hue strikes the perfect balance between warmth and sophistication, creating a serene ambiance in any room. Pair 148 Carys with crisp whites and soft neutrals for a timeless and sophisticated look, or add a pop of contrast with deep tones like deep navy or forest green. Whether used as a main color or as an accent, this refined shade effortlessly complements both modern and traditional design styles. Redefine your space with the understated charm of 148 Carys.
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What are Little Greene Carys undertones?
Carys 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:
#FFE57B
RGB code:
255, 229, 123
Is Little Greene Carys 148 cool or warm?
At 48° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
148 Carys HSL code: 48, 100%, 74%
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 Carys
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Carys:
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 Carys with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 228, such as Little Greene Ultra Blue.
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LRV of Carys
Carys has an LRV of 74.95% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 74.95%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ffe57b | |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 229, 123 | |
| RGB Percent | 100.00%, 89.80%, 48.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 48° Saturation: 51.76% Value: 100.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 100, 74) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.2 Yellow: 51.76 Key: 0.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 224.69 I: 49.556 Q: -27.487 | |
| XYZ | X: 72.837 Y: 78.732 Z: 30.094 | |
| CIE Lab | L:91.113 a:-4.141 b:54.4 | |
| CIE Luv | L:91.113 u:22.41 v:69.704 | |
| Decimal | 16770427 | |
| Hunter Lab | 88.731, -8.754, 42.003 |
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