Dulux Sun Dust 5 30YY 69/216
| Code: | 30YY 69/216 |
| Name: | Sun Dust 5 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Sun Dust 5?
Let’s dive into a full Sun Dust 5 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 30YY 69/216. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow 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 Sun Dust 5 undertones?
Sun Dust 5 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:
#EFD5AE
RGB code:
239, 213, 174
Is Dulux Sun Dust 5 30YY 69/216 cool or warm?
At 36° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
30YY 69/216 Sun Dust 5 HSL code: 36, 67%, 81%
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 Sun Dust 5
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 Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Sun Dust 5:
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
30YY 69/216
Sun Dust 5
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 Sun Dust 5 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Dulux Faded Sky and Night Seas.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EFD5AE | |
| RGB Decimal | 239, 213, 174 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.73%, 83.53%, 68.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 27.2% Value: 93.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 67, 81) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.88 Yellow: 27.2 Key: 6.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 216.328 I: 28.026 Q: -6.637 | |
| XYZ | X: 67.031 Y: 68.997 Z: 49.82 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.503 a:3.235 b:22.614 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.503 u:18.454 v:31.34 | |
| Decimal | 15717806 | |
| Hunter Lab | 83.065, -1.319, 22.585 |
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