Pate Shell (1114221) - Dulux Paints Colour Shade Card

Your Guide to Pate Shell (1114221)

A vibrant golden from Dulux, Pate Shell (1114221) 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 Pate Shell

• Living rooms: a mid-tone adds warmth and personality without taking over.
• A single feature wall: mid-tones add definition on one wall while staying versatile.
• Studies and workspaces: a steady, mid-depth wall is easy on the eye for long stints.
• Bedrooms: enough colour to feel cosy, still calm enough to relax in.

Building a Palette With Pate Shell

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

• Cream and off-white - to keep the warmth soft.
• Navy or forest green - for a rich contrast.
• Brass and amber - to play up the warmth.

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

Light and the Right Finish

In different light: Pate Shell 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.

Worth Knowing

Check a tester patch morning and evening, as golden shifts with the light in a room. A tinted base plus two coats gives a clean, consistent wall.