Dulux Paper Chain 10YY 72/021

What are Dulux Paper Chain undertones?

The undertone of Paper Chain can be accurately described as a Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Paper Chain 10YY 72/021 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

10YY 72/021 Paper Chain HSL code: 30, 14%, 85%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm pink shades offer a cheerful and inviting ambiance, making spaces feel cozy and vibrant, perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, and creative spaces.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Paper Chain

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Paper Chain:

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

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Paper Chain

• 60YR 73/015
  Chalk Blush 3

  

• Nordic Bliss

  

• 50RR 83/006
  Potters Clay 4

  

• Scent Bottle

  

• 30YR 83/011
  Cocoa Blush 6

  

Darker shades

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Paper Chain

• Brushed Fossil

  

• Dusted Cappuccino

  

• 90YR 64/040
  Rich Praline 5

  

• 10YY 48/071
  Rum Caramel 4

  

• 90YR 48/062
  Pressed Putty

  

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 Paper Chain with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.

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Paper Chain

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

• 50BB 72/032
  Moon Waves 6

  

• 04BB 75/027
  Snail Trail

  

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#DFDAD5
RGB Decimal	223, 218, 213
RGB Percent	87.45%, 85.49%, 83.53%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 4.48% Value: 87.45%
HSL	hsl(30, 14, 85)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.24 Yellow: 4.48 Key: 12.55
YIQ	Y: 218.925 I: 4.586 Q: -0.498
XYZ	X: 67.51 Y: 70.635 Z: 73.01
CIE Lab	L:87.307 a:0.825 b:3.063
CIE Luv	L:87.307 u:3.15 v:4.472
Decimal	14670549
Hunter Lab	84.045, -3.695, 7.326