Little Greene Urbane Grey 225
| Official page: | Urbane Grey 225 |
| Code: | 225 |
| Name: | Urbane Grey |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Grey |
What color is Little Greene Urbane Grey?
Little Greene Urbane Grey is a sophisticated and versatile color that works well in both traditional and modern interiors. It is a rich and warm grey with a slight brown undertone, creating a sense of comfort and coziness. This color can be used in various spaces, including living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, and pairs well with other neutral shades, such as whites and beiges, as well as brighter colors like greens and blues. For a timeless and elegant look, try pairing Urbane Grey with classic furniture pieces, natural textures, and brass or gold accents.
Little Greene 225 on kitchen cabinets (2 photos)
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Little Greene Urbane Grey reviews (4 photos)
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What are Little Greene Urbane Grey undertones?
Urbane Grey has a 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:
#A1A19C
RGB code:
161, 161, 156
Is Little Greene Urbane Grey 225 cool or warm?
With a hue of 60°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
225 Urbane Grey HSL code: 60, 3%, 62%
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 Urbane Grey
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Urbane Grey:
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 Urbane Grey with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Little Greene Juniper Ash and Mambo.
225
Urbane Grey
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #a1a19c | |
| RGB Decimal | 161, 161, 156 | |
| RGB Percent | 63.14%, 63.14%, 61.18% | |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 3.11% Value: 63.14% | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 3, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 3.11 Key: 36.86 | |
| YIQ | Y: 160.43 I: 1.607 Q: -1.556 | |
| XYZ | X: 33.442 Y: 35.467 Z: 36.528 | |
| CIE Lab | L:66.111 a:-0.942 b:2.602 | |
| CIE Luv | L:66.111 u:0.281 v:3.899 | |
| Decimal | 10592668 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.554, -3.985, 5.323 |
Color equivalents
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