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.

Pale Lupin for bedroom (3 photos)

We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing blue shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

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Pale Lupin for living room (3 photos)

Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this blue shade can create a unique space

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Little Greene Pale Lupin reviews (5 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this blue that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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Accent wall interior Little Greene Pale Lupin 278
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Little Greene Pale Lupin hallway interior review
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Little Greene Pale Lupin 278 review color
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Neutral blue interior color Little Green Pale Lupin review
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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?

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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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Pale Lupin:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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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HEX#6c7892Copy color code
RGB Decimal108, 120, 146Copy color code
RGB Percent42.35%, 47.06%, 57.25%Copy color code
HSVHue: 221° Saturation: 26.03% Value: 57.25%Copy color code
HSLhsl(221, 15, 50)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 26.03 Magenta: 17.81 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 42.75Copy color code
YIQY: 119.376 I: -15.506 Q: 5.553Copy color code
XYZX: 18.087 Y: 18.696 Z: 29.842Copy color code
CIE LabL:50.329 a:1.693 b:-15.552Copy color code
CIE LuvL:50.329 u:-7.457 v:-22.721Copy color code
Decimal7108754Copy color code
Hunter Lab43.239, -0.999, -10.653Copy color code
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