Dulux Potters Clay 3 / Treasured Memory / 50RR 72/010

What are Dulux Potters Clay 3 undertones?

The undertone of Potters Clay 3 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Potters Clay 3 50RR 72/010 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 24° thisGreyrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

50RR 72/010 Potters Clay 3 HSL code: 24, 7%, 86%

• 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.
• 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 Potters Clay 3

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 Potters Clay 3:

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

50RR 72/010
Potters Clay 3

• 50RR 83/006
  Potters Clay 4

  

• 30YR 83/011
  Cocoa Blush 6

  

Darker shades

50RR 72/010
Potters Clay 3

• Constructed Steel

  

• Flying Feather

  

• 60YR 54/028
  Perfectly Taupe

  

• 60YR 73/015
  Chalk Blush 3

  

• 10YY 46/041
  Warm Truffle

  

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 Potters Clay 3 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

50RR 72/010
Potters Clay 3

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

LRV of Potters Clay 3

Potters Clay 3 has an LRV of 70.47% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#dddad8
RGB Decimal	221, 218, 216
RGB Percent	86.67%, 85.49%, 84.71%
HSV	Hue: 24° Saturation: 2.26% Value: 86.67%
HSL	hsl(24, 7, 86)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.36 Yellow: 2.26 Key: 13.33
YIQ	Y: 218.669 I: 2.43 Q: 0.012
XYZ	X: 67.282 Y: 70.473 Z: 75.005
CIE Lab	L:87.228 a:0.662 b:1.346
CIE Luv	L:87.228 u:1.819 v:1.922
Decimal	14539480
Hunter Lab	83.948, -3.847, 5.79