Little Greene Wood Ash 229
| Official page: | Wood Ash 229 |
| Code: | 229 |
| Name: | Wood Ash |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England, Grey |
What color is Little Greene Wood Ash?
Bring a touch of sophistication to your space with the elegant Little Greene 229 Wood Ash. This subtle gray with a hint of warmth creates a calming atmosphere in any room. Pair Wood Ash with accents in Little Greene's 55 Slaked Lime or 92 Lamp Black for a chic and versatile color scheme. Whether you're looking to add a modern touch or a classic feel to your decor, Wood Ash is the perfect choice. Elevate your interior design with this timeless shade that pairs effortlessly with a variety of styles.
Little Greene 229 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
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What are Little Greene Wood Ash undertones?
Wood Ash 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:
#EEEAE1
RGB code:
238, 234, 225
Is Little Greene Wood Ash 229 cool or warm?
With a hue of 42°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
229 Wood Ash HSL code: 42, 28%, 91%
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 Wood Ash
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 Little Greene Wood Ash:
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.
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 Wood Ash with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Little Greene Juniper Ash and James.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #eeeae1 | |
| RGB Decimal | 238, 234, 225 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.33%, 91.76%, 88.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 5.46% Value: 93.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 28, 91) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.68 Yellow: 5.46 Key: 6.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 234.17 I: 5.276 Q: -1.955 | |
| XYZ | X: 78.27 Y: 82.459 Z: 83.007 | |
| CIE Lab | L:92.777 a:-0.209 b:4.843 | |
| CIE Luv | L:92.777 u:2.794 v:7.381 | |
| Decimal | 15657697 | |
| Hunter Lab | 90.807, -5.056, 9.368 |
Color equivalents
70YY 83/037
Dusted Moss 4
Dulux
50YY 83/029
Natural White
Dulux

Timeless
Dulux

44YY 84/042
White Chiffon
Dulux

F457
Brie
Tikkurila

40YY 83/043
Subtle Ivory 4
Dulux
1622
Reflection
Jotun

40YY 83/021
Vanilla Mist 1
Dulux
SW1C2
Whisper White
Dulux

RAL 9010
Pure White
RAL Classic

10YY 83/029
Rum Caramel 6
Dulux
G485
Canvas
Tikkurila

0471
Antique White
Jotun
F458
Acropolis
Tikkurila

20YY 83/050
Earthen Cream 4
Dulux
F484
Chalk
Tikkurila

20YY 83/038
Caramel Sand 6
Dulux
G503
Calla
Tikkurila

