Dulux Rum Caramel 6 10YY 83/029
| Code: | 10YY 83/029 |
| Name: | Rum Caramel 6 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Rum Caramel 6?
Let’s dive into a full Rum Caramel 6 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 10YY 83/029. Find out if this gorgeous warm grey 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 Rum Caramel 6 undertones?
Rum Caramel 6 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:
#EFE9E1
RGB code:
239, 233, 225
Is Dulux Rum Caramel 6 10YY 83/029 cool or warm?
With a hue of 34°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
10YY 83/029 Rum Caramel 6 HSL code: 34, 30%, 91%
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 Rum Caramel 6
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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Rum Caramel 6:
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
10YY 83/029
Rum Caramel 6
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 Rum Caramel 6 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EFE9E1 | |
| RGB Decimal | 239, 233, 225 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.73%, 91.37%, 88.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 5.86% Value: 93.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 30, 91) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.51 Yellow: 5.86 Key: 6.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 233.882 I: 6.146 Q: -1.22 | |
| XYZ | X: 78.323 Y: 82.065 Z: 82.928 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.604 a:0.645 b:4.602 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.604 u:3.895 v:6.861 | |
| Decimal | 15722977 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.59, -4.203, 9.138 |
Color equivalents
20YY 83/038
Caramel Sand 6
Dulux
90YR 83/035
Soft Almond 6
Dulux
00YY 83/034
Frayed Hessian 4
Dulux
90YR 83/026
Natural Taupe 4
Dulux

40YY 83/043
Subtle Ivory 4
Dulux
80YR 83/017
Velvet Truffle 6
Dulux
90YR 83/044
Roman Stone 6
Dulux
70YR 83/026
Sultana Spice 6
Dulux
242
Down
Little Greene

229
Wood Ash
Little Greene

60YR 83/026
Cracked Clay 4
Dulux
80YR 83/035
Cappuccino Candy 6
Dulux
F458
Acropolis
Tikkurila

20YY 83/050
Earthen Cream 4
Dulux
50YY 83/029
Natural White
Dulux

10YY 83/057
Crumpled Linen 4
Dulux
G485
Canvas
Tikkurila

25
Hollyhock
Little Greene

