Dulux Soft Maplewood 3 10YY 53/132
| Code: | 10YY 53/132 |
| Name: | Soft Maplewood 3 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Soft Maplewood 3?
Let’s dive into a full Soft Maplewood 3 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 10YY 53/132. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige 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 Soft Maplewood 3 undertones?
The undertone of Soft Maplewood 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#CCB9A4
RGB code:
204, 185, 164
Is Dulux Soft Maplewood 3 10YY 53/132 cool or warm?
With a hue of 31° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
10YY 53/132 Soft Maplewood 3 HSL code: 31, 28%, 72%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Soft Maplewood 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:
| 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 Beige shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Soft Maplewood 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
10YY 53/132
Soft Maplewood 3
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 Soft Maplewood 3 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Dulux Denim Drift and Steel Symphony 3.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #CCB9A4 | |
| RGB Decimal | 204, 185, 164 | |
| RGB Percent | 80.00%, 72.55%, 64.31% | |
| HSV | Hue: 31° Saturation: 19.61% Value: 80.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(31, 28, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.31 Yellow: 19.61 Key: 20.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 188.287 I: 18.07 Q: -2.516 | |
| XYZ | X: 48.951 Y: 50.217 Z: 42.226 | |
| CIE Lab | L:76.202 a:3.362 b:13.12 | |
| CIE Luv | L:76.202 u:12.834 v:18.047 | |
| Decimal | 13416868 | |
| Hunter Lab | 70.864, -0.708, 14.275 |
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