# Dulux Writers Desk

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/writers-desk](https://plan-home.com/color/writers-desk)

Dulux Writers Desk 70YY 06/088 is a deep, muted brown with a noticeable yellow-olive cast that keeps it from reading as flat charcoal. Its low lightness gives walls or cabinetry a grounded, shadowy presence, while the softened colour keeps the effect earthy rather than stark. In bright daylight, the khaki-brown undertone is more apparent; under warm lamps, Writers Desk can look richer and more enclosed. It suits a study, snug dining room, hallway joinery, or painted kitchen cabinets paired with warm off-whites, aged brass, natural oak, and stoneware. For contrast, use it alongside pale linen neutrals or dusty blue-greys rather than crisp white.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Writers Desk
- **Color code:** 70YY 06/088
- **HEX:** #494538
- **RGB:** 73, 69, 56
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 46° Saturation: 23.29% Value: 28.63%
- **HSL:** hsl(46, 13, 25)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 5.48 Yellow: 23.29 Key: 71.37
- **YIQ:** Y: 68.714 I: 6.561 Q: -3.199
- **XYZ:** X: 5.59 Y: 5.958 Z: 4.596
- **CIE Lab:** L:29.307 a:-0.851 b:8.48
- **CIE Luv:** L:29.307 u:2.951 v:9.432
- **Decimal:** 4801848
- **Hunter Lab:** 24.41, -1.843, 5.924

## Equivalent and related colors
- [RAL Classic Yellow olive](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-olive-ral-6014)
- [Dulux Tarragon Glory 1](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-glory-1)
- [Dulux Nina’s Green](https://plan-home.com/color/ninas-green)
- [RAL Classic Umbra grey](https://plan-home.com/color/umbra-grey-ral-7022)
- [RAL Classic Grey olive](https://plan-home.com/color/grey-olive-ral-6006)
- [Dulux Dipped Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/dipped-chocolate)
- [RAL Classic Black olive](https://plan-home.com/color/black-olive-ral-6015)
- [RAL Classic Brown grey](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-grey-ral-7013)
- [Dulux Spinning Wheel](https://plan-home.com/color/spinning-wheel)
- [Dulux Pure Cocoa](https://plan-home.com/color/pure-cocoa)
- [Little Greene Elysian Ground](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-elysian-ground-320)
- [Dulux Stable Gates](https://plan-home.com/color/stable-gates)
- [Dulux Scottish Loch](https://plan-home.com/color/scottish-loch)
- [Little Greene Attic II](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-attic-ii-144)
- [Dulux Rich Praline 1](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-praline-1)
- [RAL Classic Brown green](https://plan-home.com/color/brown-green-ral-6008)
- [Dulux Rum Caramel 2](https://plan-home.com/color/rum-caramel-2)
- [RAL Classic Olive drab](https://plan-home.com/color/olive-drab-ral-6022)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Tawny Owl](https://plan-home.com/color/dulux-tawny-owl)
- [Dulux Nina’s Green](https://plan-home.com/color/ninas-green)
- [Dulux Gooseberry Fool 1](https://plan-home.com/color/gooseberry-fool-1)
- [Dulux Celtic Forest 1](https://plan-home.com/color/celtic-forest-1)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Moon Waves 6](https://plan-home.com/color/moon-waves-6)
- [Dulux Fragrant Cloud 5](https://plan-home.com/color/fragrant-cloud-5)
- [Dulux Lilac Heather 5](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-heather-5)
- [Dulux Midnight Iris 4](https://plan-home.com/color/midnight-iris-4)
- [Dulux Mineral Haze 2](https://plan-home.com/color/mineral-haze-2)
- [Dulux Midwinter Tide](https://plan-home.com/color/midwinter-tide)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.