Dulux Vintage Smoke

What are Dulux Vintage Smoke undertones?

The undertone of Vintage Smoke 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Vintage Smoke cool or warm?

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With a hue of 24° thisblackrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Vintage Smoke HSL code: 24, 5%, 38%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm grey shades are versatile and provide a neutral canvas for your interior design. They seamlessly complement any style, whether it's Victorian, Scandinavian, or Modern.
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Vintage Smoke

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 black shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Vintage Smoke:

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

Vintage Smoke

• Rubble Road

  

• Cocoa Powder

  

• 02YY 22/055
  Praline Melt

  

• Woodland Trail

  

• 94YR 17/076
  Vintage Coins

  

Darker shades

Vintage Smoke

• Stable Gates

  

• 20YY 11/017
  Raisin Cake

  

• 30YY 05/044
  Rum Caramel 1

  

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 Vintage Smoke with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

Vintage Smoke

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#66605C
RGB Decimal	102, 96, 92
RGB Percent	40.00%, 37.65%, 36.08%
HSV	Hue: 24° Saturation: 9.8% Value: 40.0%
HSL	hsl(24, 5, 38)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.88 Yellow: 9.8 Key: 60.0
YIQ	Y: 97.338 I: 4.861 Q: 0.024
XYZ	X: 11.594 Y: 11.963 Z: 11.821
CIE Lab	L:41.158 a:1.6 b:3.139
CIE Luv	L:41.158 u:3.692 v:3.754
Decimal	6709340
Hunter Lab	34.588, -0.697, 3.949