Dulux African Adventure 2 28YR 10/372

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What are Dulux African Adventure 2 undertones?
Is African Adventure 2 28YR 10/372 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on African Adventure 2
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	28YR 10/372
Name:	African Adventure 2
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux African Adventure 2?

Dulux African Adventure 2 28YR 10/372 is a deep, earthy red-brown with a clear terracotta cast. Its rich saturation gives it enough presence for a dining room wall, a snug, or a front door, while the brown base keeps it grounded rather than bright red. In strong daylight, this color can read warmer and more clay-like; lower light draws out its darker, more muted character. Pair African Adventure 2 with chalky off-whites, warm beige, aged brass, natural oak, or blackened metal for contrast. It is especially effective on cabinetry, fireplaces, and other architectural details where its depth can be appreciated up close.

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What are Dulux African Adventure 2 undertones?

African Adventure 2 is a deep, soft earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#873627

RGB code:

135, 54, 39

Is Dulux African Adventure 2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

28YR 10/372 African Adventure 2 HSL code: 9, 55%, 34%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects African Adventure 2

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux African Adventure 2:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Auburn Leather

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color African Adventure 2 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Dulux Coastal Grey and Niagara Blues 4.

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