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.

Little Greene Mister David 47 kitchen cabinets
@figtreedevelopment

Little Greene Mister David reviews (14 photos)

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.

Little Greene Mister David 47 review
@joelendersbyrestorations
Little Greene Mister David 47 window
@thelolasands
Little Greene Mister David 47 window
@thegeorgianonthecrescent
Little Greene Mister David 47 kitchen
@mccarthydecorating
Little Greene Mister David 47 living room
@what_lee_says
Little Greene Mister David 47 stairs hallway
@mrs_rogers_at_76
Little Greene Mister David 47 yellow accent wall
@chezfarmer
Little Greene Mister David 47 yellow accent wall
@mynorfolkhousetohome
Little Greene Mister David 47 yellow accent walls
@doing_up_the_doer_upper
Little Greene Mister David 47 yellow walls
@railton_decor
Little Greene Mister David 47 yellow walls
@railton_decor
Little Greene Mister David 47 vanity cabinet
@gfcabinetmakers
Little Greene Mister David 47 door
@decspray
Little Greene Mister David 47 door
@emilymackenziedraws

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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?

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Color wheel

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 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 Mister David:

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 Mister David with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 230, such as Little Greene Mambo and Smalt.

Color codes

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HEX#e1c022Copy color code
RGB Decimal225, 192, 34Copy color code
RGB Percent88.24%, 75.29%, 13.33%Copy color code
HSVHue: 50° Saturation: 84.89% Value: 88.24%Copy color code
HSLhsl(50, 76, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.67 Yellow: 84.89 Key: 11.76Copy color code
YIQY: 183.855 I: 70.437 Q: -42.189Copy color code
XYZX: 50.193 Y: 53.826 Z: 9.259Copy color code
CIE LabL:78.36 a:-2.579 b:74.742Copy color code
CIE LuvL:78.36 u:29.469 v:80.297Copy color code
Decimal14794786Copy color code
Hunter Lab73.366, -6.271, 43.874Copy color code
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