# Dulux Vanilla Skies

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/vanilla-skies](https://plan-home.com/color/vanilla-skies)

Dulux Vanilla Skies 56YY 85/109 is a very light creamy off-white with a clear warm yellow cast. Its high lightness keeps walls looking open and softly illuminated, while the muted color prevents it from reading as bright white. In daylight, Vanilla Skies appears pale and gently buttery; under warm artificial lighting, its creamier side becomes more noticeable. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a softer alternative to stark white is wanted, and can also bring warmth to kitchen cabinetry. Pair this shade with natural oak, woven linen, warm stone, terracotta accents, or deeper olive and ochre tones for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Vanilla Skies
- **Color code:** 56YY 85/109
- **HEX:** #F4ECD6
- **RGB:** 244, 236, 214
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow, red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 44° Saturation: 12.3% Value: 95.69%
- **HSL:** hsl(44, 58, 90)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 3.28 Yellow: 12.3 Key: 4.31
- **YIQ:** Y: 235.884 I: 11.837 Q: -5.154
- **XYZ:** X: 79.439 Y: 84.08 Z: 75.644
- **CIE Lab:** L:93.485 a:-0.939 b:11.634
- **CIE Luv:** L:93.485 u:5.914 v:17.497
- **Decimal:** 16051414
- **Hunter Lab:** 91.695, -5.825, 15.275

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Cream Bun](https://plan-home.com/color/cream-bun)
- [Little Greene Silent White - Mid](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-silent-white-mid-330)
- [Dulux Golden Fern 6](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-fern-6)
- [Dulux Gardenia](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-gardenia-vanilla-mist-2)
- [Dulux Twisted Bamboo 4](https://plan-home.com/color/twisted-bamboo-4)
- [Farrow and Ball White Tie](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-white-tie-2002)
- [Dulux Tuscan Treasure 6](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-treasure-6)
- [Little Greene Linen Wash](https://plan-home.com/color/linen-wash-33)
- [Dulux Orchid White](https://plan-home.com/color/orchid-white)
- [Dulux Vanilla Mist 4](https://plan-home.com/color/vanilla-mist-4)
- [Dulux Ivory Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/ivory-lace)
- [Dulux Primrose White](https://plan-home.com/color/primrose-white)
- [Dulux Iced Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/iced-ivory)
- [Dulux Cotton Thread](https://plan-home.com/color/cotton-thread)
- [Dulux Celtic Forest 6](https://plan-home.com/color/celtic-forest-6)
- [Dulux Sun Swirl](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-swirl)
- [Dulux Barley Twist](https://plan-home.com/color/barley-twist)
- [Dulux Gooseberry Fool 6](https://plan-home.com/color/gooseberry-fool-6)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Quilted Calico 4](https://plan-home.com/color/quilted-calico-4)
- [Dulux Vanilla Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/vanilla-wisp)
- [Dulux Morning Light](https://plan-home.com/color/morning-light)
- [Dulux Tuscan Treasure 6](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-treasure-6)
- [Dulux Cotton Thread](https://plan-home.com/color/cotton-thread)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Forest Lake 6](https://plan-home.com/color/forest-lake-6)
- [Dulux Primrose White](https://plan-home.com/color/primrose-white)
- [Dulux Orchid White](https://plan-home.com/color/orchid-white)
- [Dulux Almond Butter](https://plan-home.com/color/almond-butter)
- [Dulux Buttermilk](https://plan-home.com/color/buttermilk)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Peaceful Night](https://plan-home.com/color/peaceful-night)
- [Dulux Black Opal](https://plan-home.com/color/black-opal)
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 2](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-2)
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 4](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-4)
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 3](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-3)
- [Dulux Marble Swirl 5](https://plan-home.com/color/marble-swirl-5)
- [Dulux Oxford Blue (Heritage)](https://plan-home.com/color/oxford-blue-uk)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.