Little Greene Mister David 47
| Official page: | Mister David 47 |
| Code: | 47 |
| Name: | Mister David |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Mister David?
Welcome to a space adorned in the charming tones of Little Greene 47 Mister David. This subtle yet sophisticated color, with its hints of grey and green, exudes a sense of calm and sophistication. Pairing beautifully with deep navy blue (Little Greene 259 Juniper Ash) for a striking contrast, or soft blush pink (Little Greene 143 Mischief) for a more delicate touch, Mister David proves to be a versatile choice for any interior scheme. Whether used as a wall color or for accent pieces, this hue adds a touch of understated elegance to any room.
Little Greene 47 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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What are Little Greene Mister David undertones?
Mister David 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:
#E1C022
RGB code:
225, 192, 34
Is Little Greene Mister David 47 cool or warm?
At 50° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
47 Mister David HSL code: 50, 76%, 51%
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 Mister David
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Mister David:
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
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Mister David
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 Mister David with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Little Greene Mambo and Smalt.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #e1c022 | |
| RGB Decimal | 225, 192, 34 | |
| RGB Percent | 88.24%, 75.29%, 13.33% | |
| HSV | Hue: 50° Saturation: 84.89% Value: 88.24% | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 76, 51) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.67 Yellow: 84.89 Key: 11.76 | |
| YIQ | Y: 183.855 I: 70.437 Q: -42.189 | |
| XYZ | X: 50.193 Y: 53.826 Z: 9.259 | |
| CIE Lab | L:78.36 a:-2.579 b:74.742 | |
| CIE Luv | L:78.36 u:29.469 v:80.297 | |
| Decimal | 14794786 | |
| Hunter Lab | 73.366, -6.271, 43.874 |
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