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)

Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm grey hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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Little Greene Wood Ash reviews (5 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this grey that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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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?

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Color wheel

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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Wood Ash:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

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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HEX#eeeae1Copy color code
RGB Decimal238, 234, 225Copy color code
RGB Percent93.33%, 91.76%, 88.24%Copy color code
HSVHue: 42° Saturation: 5.46% Value: 93.33%Copy color code
HSLhsl(42, 28, 91)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.68 Yellow: 5.46 Key: 6.67Copy color code
YIQY: 234.17 I: 5.276 Q: -1.955Copy color code
XYZX: 78.27 Y: 82.459 Z: 83.007Copy color code
CIE LabL:92.777 a:-0.209 b:4.843Copy color code
CIE LuvL:92.777 u:2.794 v:7.381Copy color code
Decimal15657697Copy color code
Hunter Lab90.807, -5.056, 9.368Copy color code
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