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Little Greene148

Carys

Carys is a beige paint color from Little Greene, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.

LRV

78.73

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Light Reflectance Value
78.73
Light
TemperatureWarm

Carys in Rooms

Follow Carys from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 5 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.

5 Bathroom Photos

Against tile, stone, glass, timber and metal fixtures, Carys (148) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 78.7 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.

Little Greene Carys 148 bathroom

Bathroom walls in Carys create a spa-like sanctuary with calming sophistication.

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Little Greene Carys 148 bathroom

Subway tile walls rise above a vanity painted in soft Carys.

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Little Greene Carys 148 bathroom

Wainscoting trimmed in white frames lower walls in muted Carys.

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Little Greene Carys 148 bathroom

Ceiling details complement walls dressed in peaceful Carys throughout.

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Little Greene Carys 148 bathroom

Mirror framing and fixtures stand out against gentle Carys walls.

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Color Codes

RGB255, 229, 123
HSL48° 100% 74%
CMYK0 10 52 0
CIE LabL: 91.1 a: -4.1 b: 54.4
XYZX: 72.84 Y: 78.73 Z: 30.09

Manufacturer description

Little Greene Carys 148 is a clear, light yellow with a distinctly warm, buttery cast and a lively dose of sunshine. Its high brightness keeps it fresh rather than heavy, while the golden undertone gives it more presence than a pale cream. On walls, Carys can bring welcome light to kitchens, breakfast rooms, and north-facing spaces; in softer evening light, it may read a little deeper and more honeyed. Pair it with crisp white trim for a clean contrast, or introduce natural oak, cane, linen, and muted green accents to emphasize its warm character. It also makes a cheerful choice for a painted cabinet interior, window seat, or small accent area.

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