Dulux Gardenia is a classic, warm cream with a distinct yellow-beige undertone. It offers a timeless, elegant backdrop that pairs beautifully with traditional furnishings, bringing a cozy and welcoming glow to living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
Will Gardenia clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| HEX Code | #F1E8D4 |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 83 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Yellow |
| Hidden Undertones | Beige, Cream |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Bedrooms, living rooms, traditional hallways, classic interiors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: This warm creamy tone applied to bedroom walls, complemented by warm cherry wood and woven rattan.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, diffused morning light creating a serene, glowing atmosphere.
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Pure Brilliant White
- Key Materials:Washed linen, rattan, warm cherry wood
- Accent Color:Muted sage
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Concept board: Visualizing this glowing warm neutral in dramatic afternoon light alongside burl wood and brushed brass accents.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm golden hour sunlight casting dramatic, cozy shadows across the room.
- Coordinating Colors:Dulux Egyptian Cotton
- Key Materials:Boucle, brushed brass, burl wood
- Architectural Style:Classic contemporary
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Digital visualization: A classic inviting hue tested against mahogany wood flooring, antique brass fixtures, and a patterned wool runner.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm, inviting glow from traditional brass lantern pendants and soft sidelight from the front door.
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Magnolia
- Key Materials:Mahogany wood, antique brass, wool runner
- Architectural Style:Georgian traditional
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Material board: Testing this soft traditional color alongside a Carrara marble fireplace mantel, crystal prisms, and polished nickel hardware.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, balanced natural light highlighting intricate molding and millwork details.
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Light + Space
- Key Materials:Carrara marble, crystal, polished nickel
- Styling Pro Tips:Incorporate antique mirrors to bounce light
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