Pale Nutmeg
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Pale Nutmeg (10YY 73/042) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 35 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#E3DCD4
LRV
74.00
Pale Nutmeg in Real Rooms
Pale Nutmeg has a high LRV of 74 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
13 Living Room Photos
Pale Nutmeg provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Dulux Nutmeg White scandinavian living room color
@_homebymia
4 Bathroom Photos
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Pale Nutmeg provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Dulux Nutmeg White bathroom picture
@chlo.at.home
Dulux Nutmeg White bathroom paint review
@chlo.at.home
Dulux Nutmeg White bathroom color
@chlo.at.home
Dulux Nutmeg White bathroom paint
@chlo.at.home
6 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Pale Nutmeg is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Nutmeg White bedroom interior
@bekshouse
3 Kitchen Photos
Kitchens are often the nosiest rooms in the house; Pale Nutmeg provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Dulux Nutmeg White kitchen interior
@marlow_house_redrow
Dulux Pale Nutmeg cozy kitchen inspiration
@house_of_zahr
Beige scandi kitchen Dulux Pale Nutmeg
@interiorbydanib
5 Dining Room Photos
Pale Nutmeg in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.
Nutmeg White dining room paint
@_jessicagrizzle
Nutmeg White dining room
@_jessicagrizzle
Dulux Nutmeg White dining room interior
@_newmoretohome
Dulux Pale Nutmeg dining room color paint
@house_of_zahr
Dulux Pale Nutmeg dining room color paint
@insideno12
4 Misc Photos
Pale Nutmeg shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Dulux Nutmeg White wall paint review
@majorleaguepainter
Dulux Nutmeg White wall paint
@majorleaguepainter
Dulux Nutmeg White wall paint color
@renovating_the_wonny
Dulux Pale Nutmeg wall colour paint
@feminine_touch_decorators
