Jotun Amber Red 20118

What are Jotun Amber Red undertones?

The undertone of Amber Red can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Jotun Amber Red 20118 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 15° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

20118 Amber Red HSL code: 15, 26%, 48%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Amber Red

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

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

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Jotun Amber Red:

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

20118
Amber Red

• 12198
  Earthy

  

• 20167
  Welcoming Red

  

• 20046
  Savanna Sunset

  

• 20143
  Lively Red

  

Darker shades

20118
Amber Red

• 2993
  Kilim

  

• 20144
  Grounded Red

  

• 10981
  Norwegian Wood

  

• 2859
  Whispering Red

  

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 Amber Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 195, such as Jotun Dark Teal and Nordic Breeze.

20118
Amber Red

• 5454
  Dark Teal

  

• 5452
  Nordic Breeze

  

• 4109
  Gustavian Blue

  

• 4062
  Classic Blue

  

• 5455
  Industrial Blue

  

• 4072
  Moon Reflection

  

• 4627
  Rain Sky

  

LRV of Amber Red

Amber Red has an LRV of 19.02% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9b6c5c
RGB Decimal	155, 108, 92
RGB Percent	60.78%, 42.35%, 36.08%
HSV	Hue: 15° Saturation: 40.65% Value: 60.78%
HSL	hsl(15, 26, 48)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.32 Yellow: 40.65 Key: 39.22
YIQ	Y: 120.229 I: 33.149 Q: 4.963
XYZ	X: 20.813 Y: 18.468 Z: 12.591
CIE Lab	L:50.059 a:16.634 b:16.456
CIE Luv	L:50.059 u:32.683 v:17.521
Decimal	10185820
Hunter Lab	42.974, 11.243, 12.711