Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid 168

Official page:Pearl Colour - Mid 168
Code:168
Name:Pearl Colour - Mid
Brand:Little Greene
Collections:Colour Scales

What color is Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid?

Little Greene 168 Pearl Colour - Mid, a soft and subtle hue that exudes warmth and sophistication. This shade pairs beautifully with earthy tones such as sand beige, forest green, and slate gray, creating a harmonious and welcoming atmosphere in any space. Its versatility allows it to complement both traditional and modern interior styles effortlessly. Whether used as a wall color or as an accent, Little Greene 168 Pearl Colour - Mid adds a touch of elegance and tranquility to a room, making it the perfect choice for those seeking a timeless and refined look.

Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid reviews (2 photos)

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

Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid 168 living room
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Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid 168 living room
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What are Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid undertones?

Pearl Colour - Mid has a clear green 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:

#DDE3D6

RGB code:

221, 227, 214

Is Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid 168 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 88°, this Green leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

168 Pearl Colour - Mid HSL code: 88, 19%, 86%

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 Pearl Colour - Mid

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 Green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Pearl Colour - Mid:

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.

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LRV of Pearl Colour - Mid

Pearl Colour - Mid has an LRV of 74.22% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 74.22%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#dde3d6Copy color code
RGB Decimal221, 227, 214Copy color code
RGB Percent86.67%, 89.02%, 83.92%Copy color code
HSVHue: 88° Saturation: 5.73% Value: 89.02%Copy color code
HSLhsl(88, 19, 86)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 2.64 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 5.73 Key: 10.98Copy color code
YIQY: 223.724 I: 0.602 Q: -5.315Copy color code
XYZX: 69.423 Y: 75.165 Z: 74.451Copy color code
CIE LabL:89.47 a:-4.325 b:5.648Copy color code
CIE LuvL:89.47 u:-2.697 v:9.279Copy color code
Decimal14541782Copy color code
Hunter Lab86.698, -8.789, 9.774Copy color code
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