Little Greene Madeleine 338

Official page:Madeleine 338
Code:338
Name:Madeleine
Brand:Little Greene
Collections:Sweet Treats

What color is Little Greene Madeleine?

Let’s dive into a full Madeleine paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 338. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

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

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What are Little Greene Madeleine undertones?

Madeleine 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:

#D7BC87

RGB code:

215, 188, 135

Is Little Greene Madeleine 338 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 40° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

338 Madeleine HSL code: 40, 50%, 69%

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 Madeleine

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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Madeleine:

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

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 Madeleine with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Little Greene Juniper Ash and James.

Color codes

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RGB Decimal215, 188, 135Copy color code
RGB Percent84.31%, 73.73%, 52.94%Copy color code
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