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.
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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?
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 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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene China Clay - Dark:
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
178
China Clay - Dark
Darker shades
178
China Clay - Dark
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 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 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.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #cbb1a2 | |
| RGB Decimal | 203, 177, 162 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.61%, 69.41%, 63.53% | |
| HSV | Hue: 22° Saturation: 20.2% Value: 79.61% | |
| HSL | hsl(22, 28, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.81 Yellow: 20.2 Key: 20.39 | |
| YIQ | Y: 183.064 I: 20.314 Q: 0.832 | |
| XYZ | X: 46.872 Y: 46.751 Z: 40.727 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.03 a:6.967 b:11.122 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.03 u:16.923 v:14.549 | |
| Decimal | 13349282 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.375, 2.709, 12.546 |
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