Essential Yellow (1111653) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Your Guide to Essential Yellow (1111653)

A vibrant yellow from Dulux, Essential Yellow (1111653) is a flexible mid-tone that works on full walls or a single feature. With its warm undertone, it looks most natural alongside warm whites and natural timber.

Best Spaces for Essential Yellow

• Living rooms: a mid-tone adds warmth and personality without taking over.
• Breakfast rooms and kitchens: yellow keeps morning spaces bright and cheerful.
• Dining rooms: a grounded tone makes meals feel warm and settled.
• A single feature wall: mid-tones add definition on one wall while staying versatile.

Building a Palette With Essential Yellow

For a whole-home look, use Essential Yellow as a flexible base or a feature and bring in:

• Soft blue or sage - as a cool balance.
• White and soft grey - to keep it clean and bright.
• Pale wood - for a sunny, natural feel.

Threading one pairing from space to space keeps everything looking deliberate.

Light and the Right Finish

In different light: Essential Yellow richens under warm light and sun, and settles to an even tone in cooler, north light.

Best finish: A matt finish looks smooth and modern in living rooms and bedrooms; use a washable soft-sheen in kitchens, bathrooms and hallways.

Before You Start

Check a tester patch morning and evening, as yellow shifts with the light in a room. Over a tinted primer, a mid-tone builds to full colour in two coats.