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Easter Morn 2

Dulux

The Analysis

Easter Morn 2 is a saturated, golden yellow that instantly increases the perceived brightness of a space. With an LRV of 64.8, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps smaller, darker rooms feel more open and expansive.

Due to its high intensity, it works best as a bold accent wall or in small doses like a powder room or breakfast nook. It can be overwhelming as a primary wall color for an entire open-plan living area, so use it to highlight specific architectural features.

LRV 65

History & Origin

This tone leans toward a mid-century modern aesthetic, reminiscent of the vibrant, optimistic color palettes popular in 1950s interior design. It avoids the muted, dusty quality of traditional heritage colors, favoring a cleaner, more contemporary look.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with dark, contrasting materials like matte black hardware or charcoal furniture to ground the brightness. It also complements warm oak or walnut wood tones perfectly, but avoid pairing it with cool, grey-toned woods that might clash with the yellow undertones.

The Mood

This shade is distinctly energizing and warm, making a room feel active and lively rather than restful. It is an excellent choice for areas where you want to combat morning sluggishness or create a cheerful atmosphere.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
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  • Evening
  • Overcast
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