Dulux Muted Amber 02YY 52/318

What are Dulux Muted Amber undertones?

The undertone of Muted Amber can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Muted Amber 02YY 52/318 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

02YY 52/318 Muted Amber HSL code: 30, 63%, 70%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Muted Amber

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:

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 Dulux Muted Amber:

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

02YY 52/318
Muted Amber

• 01YY 75/115
  Abalone Sands

  

• 00YY 83/080
  Crumpled Linen 3

  

• 40YY 83/086
  Quilted Calico 4

  

• County Cream

  

• 20YY 83/100
  Magnolia

  

Darker shades

02YY 52/318
Muted Amber

• Dutch Gold 2

  

• 90YR 46/346
  Wholemeal Honey 3

  

• 90YR 34/468
  Wholemeal Honey 2

  

• 10YY 45/419
  Honey Drizzle 2

  

• 10YY 49/378
  Safari Spice

  

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 Muted Amber with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Dulux Winter Teal 6 and Azure Fusion 1.

02YY 52/318
Muted Amber

• 70BG 72/057
  Winter Teal 6

  

• 70BG 07/086
  Azure Fusion 1

  

• 90BG 72/063
  Borrowed Blue

  

• 90BG 56/088
  Pebble Drift 4

  

• Wild Water 5

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E3B383
RGB Decimal	227, 179, 131
RGB Percent	89.02%, 70.20%, 51.37%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 42.29% Value: 89.02%
HSL	hsl(30, 63, 70)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 21.15 Yellow: 42.29 Key: 10.98
YIQ	Y: 187.88 I: 44.028 Q: -4.784
XYZ	X: 51.897 Y: 50.213 Z: 28.425
CIE Lab	L:76.2 a:11.256 b:31.141
CIE Luv	L:76.2 u:34.977 v:38.857
Decimal	14922627
Hunter Lab	70.861, 6.722, 25.819