What is the HEX code for Dulux Writers Desk?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Writers Desk undertone is #494538 .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Writers Desk?

RGB code is 73, 69, 56 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Dulux Writers Desk 70YY 06/088

Q: Is Dulux Writers Desk 70YY 06/088 cool or warm?

Dulux 70YY 06/088 Writers Desk is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Writers Desk undertones?

Yellow is Dulux Writers Desk undertone color.

Code:	70YY 06/088
Name:	Writers Desk
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Writers Desk?

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What are Dulux Writers Desk undertones?

Writers Desk has a clear yellow 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:

#494538

RGB code:

73, 69, 56

Is Dulux Writers Desk 70YY 06/088 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 46°, this brown leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

70YY 06/088 Writers Desk HSL code: 46, 13%, 25%

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 Writers Desk

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 brown shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Writers Desk:

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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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 Writers Desk with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Dulux Moon Waves 6 and Fragrant Cloud 5.

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