Little Greene Pale Lupin 278
| Official page: | Pale Lupin 278 |
| Code: | 278 |
| Name: | Pale Lupin |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Pale Lupin?
Immerse your space in the soft elegance of Little Greene 278 Pale Lupin. This gentle hue, reminiscent of delicate spring flowers, brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication to any room it graces. Perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and nurseries, it creates a soothing atmosphere that promotes relaxation and peacefulness. Whether used as an accent or as the main color scheme, Pale Lupin's versatility effortlessly elevates the charm of your interior. Embrace the timeless beauty of Little Greene 278 Pale Lupin to infuse your home with a touch of ethereal enchantment.
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What are Little Greene Pale Lupin undertones?
Pale Lupin has a clear blue 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:
#6C7892
RGB code:
108, 120, 146
Is Little Greene Pale Lupin 278 cool or warm?
With a hue of 221°, this dark blue reads cool based on its HSL hue position.
278 Pale Lupin HSL code: 221, 15%, 50%
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 Pale Lupin
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 blue shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Pale Lupin:
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.
Darker shades
278
Pale Lupin
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 Pale Lupin with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 41, such as Little Greene Perennial Grey and Dash of Soot.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #6c7892 | |
| RGB Decimal | 108, 120, 146 | |
| RGB Percent | 42.35%, 47.06%, 57.25% | |
| HSV | Hue: 221° Saturation: 26.03% Value: 57.25% | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 15, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 26.03 Magenta: 17.81 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 42.75 | |
| YIQ | Y: 119.376 I: -15.506 Q: 5.553 | |
| XYZ | X: 18.087 Y: 18.696 Z: 29.842 | |
| CIE Lab | L:50.329 a:1.693 b:-15.552 | |
| CIE Luv | L:50.329 u:-7.457 v:-22.721 | |
| Decimal | 7108754 | |
| Hunter Lab | 43.239, -0.999, -10.653 |
Color equivalents
70BB 21/147
Imperial Mauve 1
Dulux
S431
Delft
Tikkurila

L430
Fell
Tikkurila

L433
Atlantis
Tikkurila

50BB 17/126
Moon Waves 1
Dulux
90BB 19/165
Midnight Iris 1
Dulux
220
Pitch Blue
Farrow and Ball

90BB 21/220
Marble Swirl 2
Dulux
RAL 5014
Pigeon blue
RAL Classic

50BB 18/216
Ink Wash
Dulux
70BB 24/245
Martian Skies 4
Dulux
90BB 22/247
Lilac Heather 1
Dulux
Plush Velvet 4
Dulux
RAL 4012
Pearl blackberry
RAL Classic

4594
Blue Harmony
Jotun

K431
Tikkurila

30BB 21/056
Grey Splendor
Dulux

30BB 18/190
Wild Water 2
Dulux

