Little Greene Trumpet 196
| Official page: | Trumpet 196 |
| Code: | 196 |
| Name: | Trumpet |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Trumpet?
Color Little Greene 196 Trumpet brings a vibrant and uplifting touch to any space. The warm tones of this hue create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Pairing it with neutral shades like soft cream or beige can enhance its richness and create a harmonious balance. Adding accents of deep navy or forest green can also complement Trumpet's boldness and create a sophisticated look. In a well-lit room, the depth and intensity of Little Greene 196 Trumpet can truly shine.
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What are Little Greene Trumpet undertones?
Trumpet 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:
#F1F15C
RGB code:
241, 241, 92
Is Little Greene Trumpet 196 cool or warm?
At 60° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
196 Trumpet HSL code: 60, 84%, 65%
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 Trumpet
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 Trumpet:
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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Trumpet
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 Trumpet with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Little Greene Ultra Blue.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f1f15c | |
| RGB Decimal | 241, 241, 92 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.51%, 94.51%, 36.08% | |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 61.83% Value: 94.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 84, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 61.83 Key: 5.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 224.014 I: 47.88 Q: -46.369 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.665 Y: 82.386 Z: 22.355 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.745 a:-17.918 b:69.505 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.745 u:6.253 v:86.68 | |
| Decimal | 15855964 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.767, -21.841, 48.935 |
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