Dulux Nordic Hills 90YY 15/279
| Code: | 90YY 15/279 |
| Name: | Nordic Hills |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Nordic Hills?
Let’s dive into a full Nordic Hills paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 90YY 15/279. Find out if this gorgeous warm green 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 Nordic Hills undertones?
The undertone of Nordic Hills can be accurately described as a Yellow 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#6C6B3E
RGB code:
108, 107, 62
Is Dulux Nordic Hills 90YY 15/279 cool or warm?
With a hue of 59° thisdark greenrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
90YY 15/279 Nordic Hills HSL code: 59, 27%, 33%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm green shades evoke a sense of nature and comfort, creating a welcoming and soothing environment ideal for living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms.
- Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Nordic Hills
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 dark green shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Nordic Hills:
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
90YY 15/279
Nordic Hills
Darker shades
90YY 15/279
Nordic Hills
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 Nordic Hills with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 239, such as Dulux Fragrant Cloud 5 and Lilac Heather 5.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #6C6B3E | |
| RGB Decimal | 108, 107, 62 | |
| RGB Percent | 42.35%, 41.96%, 24.31% | |
| HSV | Hue: 59° Saturation: 42.59% Value: 42.35% | |
| HSL | hsl(59, 27, 33) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.93 Yellow: 42.59 Key: 57.65 | |
| YIQ | Y: 102.169 I: 15.056 Q: -13.792 | |
| XYZ | X: 12.312 Y: 14.052 Z: 6.62 | |
| CIE Lab | L:44.307 a:-6.958 b:25.335 | |
| CIE Luv | L:44.307 u:2.803 v:30.073 | |
| Decimal | 7105342 | |
| Hunter Lab | 37.486, -6.974, 15.769 |
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