Dulux Vanilla Mist 1 40YY 83/021
| Code: | 40YY 83/021 |
| Name: | Vanilla Mist 1 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Vanilla Mist 1?
Let’s dive into a full Vanilla Mist 1 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 40YY 83/021. 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 Vanilla Mist 1 undertones?
Vanilla Mist 1 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:
#EBE8E1
RGB code:
235, 232, 225
Is Dulux Vanilla Mist 1 40YY 83/021 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 42°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
40YY 83/021 Vanilla Mist 1 HSL code: 42, 20%, 90%
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 Vanilla Mist 1
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 Vanilla Mist 1:
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
40YY 83/021
Vanilla Mist 1
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 Vanilla Mist 1 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Dulux Mystic Mauve 6 and Moon Waves 6.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EBE8E1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 235, 232, 225 | |
| RGB Percent | 92.16%, 90.98%, 88.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 4.26% Value: 92.16% | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 20, 90) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.28 Yellow: 4.26 Key: 7.84 | |
| YIQ | Y: 232.099 I: 4.037 Q: -1.544 | |
| XYZ | X: 76.705 Y: 80.812 Z: 82.771 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.048 a:-0.211 b:3.759 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.048 u:2.103 v:5.747 | |
| Decimal | 15460577 | |
| Hunter Lab | 89.895, -5.008, 8.336 | |
Dulux 40YY 83/021 Vanilla Mist 1
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