Little Greene First Light 49
| Official page: | First Light 49 |
| Code: | 49 |
| Name: | First Light |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene First Light?
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of Little Greene 49 First Light. This soft and delicate hue exudes warmth and tranquility, making it the perfect choice for a soothing and inviting atmosphere. Pair Little Greene 49 First Light with complementary shades such as Dusty Miller 138 and Moon Shadow 113 for a harmonious and sophisticated color palette. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, this versatile color adds a touch of sophistication to any room. Embrace the beauty and charm of Little Greene 49 First Light to create a space that is both stylish and serene.
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What are Little Greene First Light undertones?
First Light 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:
#FCF6D8
RGB code:
252, 246, 216
Is Little Greene First Light 49 cool or warm?
At 50° on the HSL hue wheel, this Grey sits firmly on the warm side.
49 First Light HSL code: 50, 86%, 92%
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 First Light
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 Little Greene First Light:
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 First Light with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Little Greene Smalt and Ultra Blue.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #fcf6d8 | |
| RGB Decimal | 252, 246, 216 | |
| RGB Percent | 98.82%, 96.47%, 84.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 50° Saturation: 14.29% Value: 98.82% | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 86, 92) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.38 Yellow: 14.29 Key: 1.18 | |
| YIQ | Y: 244.374 I: 13.216 Q: -8.067 | |
| XYZ | X: 85.493 Y: 91.566 Z: 78.117 | |
| CIE Lab | L:96.643 a:-2.876 b:15.168 | |
| CIE Luv | L:96.643 u:5.167 v:23.032 | |
| Decimal | 16578264 | |
| Hunter Lab | 95.69, -7.979, 18.581 |
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