Little Greene White Lead 74
| Official page: | White Lead 74 |
| Code: | 74 |
| Name: | White Lead |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene White Lead?
Create a timeless and elegant look with Little Greene's shade 74 White Lead. This soft and subtle off-white hue adds a touch of sophistication to any space, making it the perfect choice for walls, trim, or cabinetry. Pair White Lead with warm neutrals like 16 French Grey or cool tones such as 123 Sky Blue for a harmonious color palette. Whether you're aiming for a classic or contemporary feel, this versatile color is sure to complement your interior design vision effortlessly. Elevate your home with the understated beauty of White Lead from Little Greene.
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What are Little Greene White Lead undertones?
White Lead 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:
#F9F8E3
RGB code:
249, 248, 227
Is Little Greene White Lead 74 cool or warm?
At 57° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
74 White Lead HSL code: 57, 65%, 93%
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 White Lead
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 White Lead:
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
74
White Lead
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 White Lead with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 237, such as Little Greene Mambo and Smalt.
74
White Lead
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f9f8e3 | |
| RGB Decimal | 249, 248, 227 | |
| RGB Percent | 97.65%, 97.25%, 89.02% | |
| HSV | Hue: 57° Saturation: 8.84% Value: 97.65% | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 65, 93) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.4 Yellow: 8.84 Key: 2.35 | |
| YIQ | Y: 245.905 I: 7.344 Q: -6.324 | |
| XYZ | X: 86.497 Y: 92.821 Z: 86.012 | |
| CIE Lab | L:97.155 a:-3.204 b:10.212 | |
| CIE Luv | L:97.155 u:1.722 v:15.97 | |
| Decimal | 16382179 | |
| Hunter Lab | 96.344, -8.346, 14.509 |
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