Little Greene Shallows 223
| Official page: | Shallows 223 |
| Code: | 223 |
| Name: | Shallows |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Grey |
What color is Little Greene Shallows?
Introduce a serene ambiance to your space with Little Greene's 223 Shallows. This soft and soothing color blends effortlessly with both modern and traditional interior styles. Pair it with crisp white tones like Sail White 90 for a fresh, coastal-inspired look, or complement it with warm neutrals such as Portland Stone 77 for a cozy, inviting feel. Enhance the tranquility of Shallows by incorporating natural textures like rattan or linen, creating a harmonious and calming atmosphere in any room. Elevate your design with this timeless shade and create a space that exudes elegance and tranquility.
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What are Little Greene Shallows undertones?
Shallows has a clear yellow 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:
#F1F1EF
RGB code:
241, 241, 239
Is Little Greene Shallows 223 cool or warm?
With a hue of 60°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
223 Shallows HSL code: 60, 7%, 94%
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 Shallows
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 Little Greene Shallows:
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
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Shallows
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 Shallows with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 240, such as Little Greene Juniper Ash and Mambo.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f1f1ef | |
| RGB Decimal | 241, 241, 239 | |
| RGB Percent | 94.51%, 94.51%, 93.73% | |
| HSV | Hue: 60° Saturation: 0.83% Value: 94.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 7, 94) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 0.83 Key: 5.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 240.772 I: 0.643 Q: -0.622 | |
| XYZ | X: 83.307 Y: 87.843 Z: 94.205 | |
| CIE Lab | L:95.095 a:-0.355 b:0.967 | |
| CIE Luv | L:95.095 u:0.111 v:1.551 | |
| Decimal | 15856111 | |
| Hunter Lab | 93.725, -5.359, 6.014 |
Color equivalents
RAL 9003
Signal White
RAL Classic

RAL 9016
Traffic White
RAL Classic

F497
Paper
Tikkurila

50BG 83/009
Rock Salt
Dulux

White
Dulux
V503
Winter
Tikkurila

106
Gauze
Little Greene

10BB 83/003
Clouded Pearl 4
Dulux

105
Slaked Lime
Little Greene

30GY 88/014
Chiffon White 4
Dulux

Pure Brilliant White
Dulux

129
Shirting
Little Greene

SW1G1
Vivid White
Dulux

30YY 83/012
Bleached Lichen 4
Dulux
71YY 90/027
Cliff Walk
Dulux

9918
Classic White
Jotun

00NN 83/000
Grey Steel 4
Dulux

