Dulux Vanilla Sundae / Lemon Chiffon 4 / 54YY 85/291

What are Dulux Vanilla Sundae undertones?

The undertone of Vanilla Sundae 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Dulux Vanilla Sundae 54YY 85/291 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

54YY 85/291 Vanilla Sundae HSL code: 43, 91%, 83%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Vanilla Sundae

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:

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 Vanilla Sundae:

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

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Vanilla Sundae

• 27YY 78/255
  Moroccan Sands 5

  

• Californian Sands 4

  

• 56YY 86/241
  Banana Dream 5

  

• Citrus Sorbet

  

• Cocoa Butter

  

Darker shades

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Vanilla Sundae

• 43YY 69/543
  Banana Dream 3

  

• 45YY 74/383
  Buttercup Fool 3

  

• Sunny Savannah 6

  

• Sulphur Springs 6

  

• Lemon Tropics

  

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 Sundae with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Dulux Delicate Cornflower and Royal Regatta 5.

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Vanilla Sundae

• 25BB 32/310
  Delicate Cornflower

  

• 22BB 34/304
  Royal Regatta 5

  

• Oxford Blue (Weathershield)

  

• 50BB 11/321
  Sapphire Springs 2

  

• Honest Indigo

  

• 52BB 15/410
  Sapphire Springs 3

  

• Pen Friend

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FBE5AD
RGB Decimal	251, 229, 173
RGB Percent	98.43%, 89.80%, 67.84%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 31.08% Value: 98.43%
HSL	hsl(43, 91, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.76 Yellow: 31.08 Key: 1.57
YIQ	Y: 229.194 I: 31.105 Q: -12.773
XYZ	X: 75.346 Y: 79.567 Z: 50.913
CIE Lab	L:91.49 a:-0.573 b:30.095
CIE Luv	L:91.49 u:16.847 v:42.102
Decimal	16508333
Hunter Lab	89.201, -5.325, 28.6