# Dulux Nordic Sails 5

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-sails-5](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-sails-5)

Dulux Nordic Sails 5 10YR 64/038 is a light, sandy beige with warm yellow and softly earthy undertones. It has the look of sun-faded sailcloth or pale limestone, with enough depth to avoid reading as plain cream. In bright daylight, this shade can appear gently golden, while north-facing rooms may bring out its quieter biscuit and putty notes. Use it across living room or hallway walls when you want warmth without moving into a noticeably yellow color. It sits naturally beside warm white trim, pale oak, woven linen, honed stone, and aged brass, while dark green or walnut furniture gives the soft backdrop more definition.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Nordic Sails 5
- **Color code:** 10YR 64/038
- **HEX:** #D8CDCB
- **RGB:** 216, 205, 203
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Grey, Pink
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 9° Saturation: 6.02% Value: 84.71%
- **HSL:** hsl(9, 14, 82)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.09 Yellow: 6.02 Key: 15.29
- **YIQ:** Y: 208.061 I: 7.198 Q: 1.705
- **XYZ:** X: 60.928 Y: 62.574 Z: 65.352
- **CIE Lab:** L:83.218 a:3.454 b:2.359
- **CIE Luv:** L:83.218 u:6.492 v:2.919
- **Decimal:** 14208459
- **Hunter Lab:** 79.104, -0.947, 6.39

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Sweet Embrace](https://plan-home.com/color/sweet-embrace)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 4](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-4)
- [Dulux Love Note](https://plan-home.com/color/love-note)
- [Dulux Blush Noisette 4](https://plan-home.com/color/blush-noisette-4)
- [Dulux Mellow Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-mocha)
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 5](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-5)
- [Dulux Maraschino Mocha 5](https://plan-home.com/color/maraschino-mocha-5)
- [Dulux Faded Petal](https://plan-home.com/color/faded-petal)
- [Dulux Muted Blush](https://plan-home.com/color/muted-blush)
- [Farrow and Ball Peignoir](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-peignoir-286)
- [Dulux Nomadic Glow 4](https://plan-home.com/color/nomadic-glow-4)
- [Dulux Mercury Shower 5](https://plan-home.com/color/mercury-shower-5)
- [Tikkurila Mirage](https://plan-home.com/color/mirage-g481)
- [Dulux Nutmeg Cluster 4](https://plan-home.com/color/nutmeg-cluster-4)
- [Dulux Satin Bow](https://plan-home.com/color/satin-bow)
- [Dulux Soft Montelimar 4](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-montelimar-4)
- [Dulux Sultana Spice 4](https://plan-home.com/color/sultana-spice-4)
- [Dulux Expresso Delight 5](https://plan-home.com/color/expresso-delight-5)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Maraschino Mocha 5](https://plan-home.com/color/maraschino-mocha-5)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 4](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-4)
- [Dulux Sweet Embrace](https://plan-home.com/color/sweet-embrace)
- [Dulux Soft Cinnebar 6](https://plan-home.com/color/soft-cinnebar-6)
- [Dulux Oyster Cove 5](https://plan-home.com/color/oyster-cove-5)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Cocoa Blush 4](https://plan-home.com/color/cocoa-blush-4)
- [Dulux Nordic Sails 4](https://plan-home.com/color/nordic-sails-4)
- [Dulux Wild Mushroom 3](https://plan-home.com/color/wild-mushroom-3)
- [Dulux Blush Noisette 2](https://plan-home.com/color/blush-noisette-2)
- [Dulux Blush Noisette 3](https://plan-home.com/color/blush-noisette-3)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Misty Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/misty-morning)
- [Dulux Denim Drift](https://plan-home.com/color/denim-drift)
- [Dulux Steel Symphony 3](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-3)
- [Dulux Smoke Grey](https://plan-home.com/color/steel-symphony-2-90bg-30073)
- [Dulux Mystic Mauve 6](https://plan-home.com/color/mystic-mauve-6)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.