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Dulux00YY 26/220

Spiced Honey

Often used for its versatile qualities, Spiced Honey remains a staple for Dulux designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 16 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#A38061

LRV

26.00

Light Reflectance Value
26.00
medium

Spiced Honey in Real Rooms

Spiced Honey has a medium LRV of 26 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.

3 Living Room Photos

Spiced Honey works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.

Dulux 00YY 26/220 living room color review

Dulux 00YY 26/220 living room color review

@sooziesoul

Spiced Honey — Living Room

@gezelligthuis

Spiced Honey — Living Room

@gezelligthuis

7 Bedroom Photos

A bedroom finished in Spiced Honey rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.

Dulux Spiced Honey bedroom interior idea

Dulux Spiced Honey bedroom interior idea

@ournewwarwickhome

2 Bathroom Photos

Spiced Honey is the perfect "clean" color for a bathroom that still wants to feel cozy. It lacks the clinical coldness of a pure white but retains a sense of hygiene and order that is essential for a space dedicated to self-care and grooming.

Spiced Honey — Bathroom

Twitter TCHL Interiors

Spiced Honey — Bathroom

Twitter TCHL Interiors

3 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Spiced Honey adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Dulux 00YY 26/220 accent wall

Dulux 00YY 26/220 accent wall

@premierdecoryork

Dulux 00YY 26/220 kids' room color review

Dulux 00YY 26/220 kids' room color review

@lesneoruraux

Spiced Honey — Misc

@no2hastings

1 Dining Room Photo

For an "all-day" dining room, Spiced Honey is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.

Dulux Spiced Honey dining room color paint

Dulux Spiced Honey dining room color paint

@ester_interiors

Complementary Colors

Color Codes

HEX#A38061
RGB163, 128, 97
HSL28° 26% 51%
CMYK0 21 40 36
CIE LabL: 56.2 a: 9.2 b: 22.0
XYZX: 24.98 Y: 24.09 Z: 14.64