Little Greene Lute 317
| Official page: | Lute 317 |
| Code: | 317 |
| Name: | Lute |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Stone |
What color is Little Greene Lute?
Elevate your space with the timeless charm of Little Greene's 317 Lute (Sage Green). This serene hue effortlessly brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any room. Pair 317 Lute with warm neutrals like 296 Bone China for a classic look, or create a fresh and modern feel by combining it with 354 Blue Verditer. Whether used as an accent wall or a full-room color, this versatile shade adds a touch of elegance to your home decor. Embrace the beauty of nature indoors with Little Greene 317 Lute.
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What are Little Greene Lute undertones?
Lute 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:
#CAB49C
RGB code:
202, 180, 156
Is Little Greene Lute 317 cool or warm?
With a hue of 31°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
317 Lute HSL code: 31, 30%, 70%
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 Lute
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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Lute:
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
Darker shades
317
Lute
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 Lute with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Little Greene Juniper Ash and James.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #cab49c | |
| RGB Decimal | 202, 180, 156 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.22%, 70.59%, 61.18% | |
| HSV | Hue: 31° Saturation: 22.77% Value: 79.22% | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 30, 70) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.89 Yellow: 22.77 Key: 20.78 | |
| YIQ | Y: 183.842 I: 20.822 Q: -2.815 | |
| XYZ | X: 46.679 Y: 47.601 Z: 38.172 | |
| CIE Lab | L:74.572 a:4.087 b:15.135 | |
| CIE Luv | L:74.572 u:15.025 v:20.509 | |
| Decimal | 13284508 | |
| Hunter Lab | 68.993, 0.03, 15.491 |
Color equivalents
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Caramel Sand 3
Dulux
10YY 53/132
Soft Maplewood 3
Dulux
30YY 47/145
Khaki Mists 3
Dulux
X463
Sandstone
Tikkurila

10YY 55/163
Caramel Blush 3
Dulux
20YY 55/151
Labrador Sands 3
Dulux
293
Jitney
Farrow and Ball

334
Masquerade
Little Greene

12086
Rustic Pink
Jotun
H467
Tikkurila

2040
Light Granite
Jotun
V466
Lama
Tikkurila

H466
Angora
Tikkurila

Marbled Sands
Dulux
90YR 53/132
Soft Almond 4
Dulux
00YY 48/171
Smooth Maple
Dulux
1303
Observe
Jotun

