Dulux Nutmeg Cluster 5 50YR 74/043
| Code: | 50YR 74/043 |
| Name: | Nutmeg Cluster 5 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Nutmeg Cluster 5?
Let’s dive into a full Nutmeg Cluster 5 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 50YR 74/043. Find out if this gorgeous warm pink 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 Nutmeg Cluster 5 undertones?
Nutmeg Cluster 5 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:
#E5D9D4
RGB code:
229, 217, 212
Is Dulux Nutmeg Cluster 5 50YR 74/043 cool or warm?
With a hue of 18°, this Pink reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
50YR 74/043 Nutmeg Cluster 5 HSL code: 18, 25%, 86%
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 Nutmeg Cluster 5
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 Pink shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Nutmeg Cluster 5:
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
50YR 74/043
Nutmeg Cluster 5
Darker shades
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 Nutmeg Cluster 5 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 198, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E5D9D4 | |
| RGB Decimal | 229, 217, 212 | |
| RGB Percent | 89.80%, 85.10%, 83.14% | |
| HSV | Hue: 18° Saturation: 7.42% Value: 89.8% | |
| HSL | hsl(18, 25, 86) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.24 Yellow: 7.42 Key: 10.2 | |
| YIQ | Y: 220.018 I: 8.758 Q: 0.982 | |
| XYZ | X: 69.007 Y: 71.038 Z: 72.346 | |
| CIE Lab | L:87.503 a:3.253 b:3.933 | |
| CIE Luv | L:87.503 u:7.26 v:5.329 | |
| Decimal | 15063508 | |
| Hunter Lab | 84.284, -1.351, 8.107 |
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