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?

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Color wheel

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 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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Lute:

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.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

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 Lute with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Little Greene Juniper Ash and James.

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HEX#cab49cCopy color code
RGB Decimal202, 180, 156Copy color code
RGB Percent79.22%, 70.59%, 61.18%Copy color code
HSVHue: 31° Saturation: 22.77% Value: 79.22%Copy color code
HSLhsl(31, 30, 70)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.89 Yellow: 22.77 Key: 20.78Copy color code
YIQY: 183.842 I: 20.822 Q: -2.815Copy color code
XYZX: 46.679 Y: 47.601 Z: 38.172Copy color code
CIE LabL:74.572 a:4.087 b:15.135Copy color code
CIE LuvL:74.572 u:15.025 v:20.509Copy color code
Decimal13284508Copy color code
Hunter Lab68.993, 0.03, 15.491Copy color code
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