Little Greene China Clay - Dark 178

Official page:China Clay - Dark 178
Code:178
Name:China Clay - Dark
Brand:Little Greene
Collections:Colour Scales

What color is Little Greene China Clay - Dark?

Elevate your space with the sophisticated charm of Little Greene 178 China Clay - Dark. This warm and earthy hue adds depth and character to any room, creating a sense of refined elegance. Pair it with accents in soft neutrals like Cotton 200 or Clouded Pearl 243 for a harmonious and balanced look. For a bolder contrast, complement 178 China Clay - Dark with rich tones such as Palm 99 or Obsidian Green 216. Embrace the timeless allure of this versatile color as it brings a touch of understated luxury to your interior design scheme.

China Clay - Dark for bedroom (3 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing pink shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Little Greene China Clay - Dark 178 bedroom
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Little Greene China Clay - Dark 178 bedroom
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Little Greene China Clay - Dark 178 bedroom
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Little Greene China Clay - Dark reviews (5 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this pink that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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Little Greene China Clay - Dark 178 review
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Little Greene China Clay - Dark 178 review
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What are Little Greene China Clay - Dark undertones?

China Clay - Dark has a clear red 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:

#CBB1A2

RGB code:

203, 177, 162

Is Little Greene China Clay - Dark 178 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 22°, this Pink reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

178 China Clay - Dark HSL code: 22, 28%, 72%

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 China Clay - Dark

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Pink shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene China Clay - Dark:

Monochromatic color scheme

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.

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China Clay - Dark

Complementary color scheme

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 China Clay - Dark with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 202, such as Little Greene Bone China Blue and James.

LRV of China Clay - Dark

China Clay - Dark has an LRV of 47.42% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 47.42%, 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.

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HEX#cbb1a2Copy color code
RGB Decimal203, 177, 162Copy color code
RGB Percent79.61%, 69.41%, 63.53%Copy color code
HSVHue: 22° Saturation: 20.2% Value: 79.61%Copy color code
HSLhsl(22, 28, 72)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.81 Yellow: 20.2 Key: 20.39Copy color code
YIQY: 183.064 I: 20.314 Q: 0.832Copy color code
XYZX: 46.872 Y: 46.751 Z: 40.727Copy color code
CIE LabL:74.03 a:6.967 b:11.122Copy color code
CIE LuvL:74.03 u:16.923 v:14.549Copy color code
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