What is the HEX code for Dulux Natural Taupe 2?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Natural Taupe 2 undertone is #CAC0B8 .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Natural Taupe 2?

RGB code is 202, 192, 184 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Dulux Natural Taupe 2 90YR 55/051 cool or warm?

Dulux 90YR 55/051 Natural Taupe 2 is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Natural Taupe 2 undertones?

Red is Dulux Natural Taupe 2 undertone color.

Code:	90YR 55/051
Name:	Natural Taupe 2
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Natural Taupe 2?

Let’s dive into a full Natural Taupe 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 90YR 55/051. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

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What are Dulux Natural Taupe 2 undertones?

Natural Taupe 2 has a clear red 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:

#CAC0B8

RGB code:

202, 192, 184

Is Dulux Natural Taupe 2 90YR 55/051 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 27°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

90YR 55/051 Natural Taupe 2 HSL code: 27, 15%, 76%

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 Natural Taupe 2

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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Natural Taupe 2:

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

90YR 55/051
Natural Taupe 2

Darker shades

90YR 55/051
Natural Taupe 2

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 Natural Taupe 2 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 207, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

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Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CAC0B8
RGB Decimal	202, 192, 184
RGB Percent	79.22%, 75.29%, 72.16%
HSV	Hue: 27° Saturation: 8.91% Value: 79.22%
HSL	hsl(27, 15, 76)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.95 Yellow: 8.91 Key: 20.78
YIQ	Y: 194.078 I: 8.53 Q: -0.374
XYZ	X: 51.857 Y: 53.717 Z: 52.971
CIE Lab	L:78.296 a:2.113 b:5.282
CIE Luv	L:78.296 u:6.326 v:7.387
Decimal	13287608
Hunter Lab	73.292, -1.965, 8.453