Dulux Auburn Falls 1 39YR 11/342

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What are Dulux Auburn Falls 1 undertones?
Is Auburn Falls 1 39YR 11/342 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Auburn Falls 1
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	39YR 11/342
Name:	Auburn Falls 1
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Auburn Falls 1?

Dulux Auburn Falls 1 39YR 11/342 is a deep, earthy red-brown with a clear burnt-orange cast. Its substantial depth makes it particularly effective on a feature wall, painted cabinetry, or a front door where the color can hold its own. In strong daylight, the warmer russet notes become more noticeable, while lower light lets it read as a richer, grounded brown-red. Pair Auburn Falls 1 with chalky cream, warm beige, muted clay tones, or charcoal for contrast. Natural oak, walnut, aged brass, and woven textures all sit comfortably alongside this shade.

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What are Dulux Auburn Falls 1 undertones?

Auburn Falls 1 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:

#863F2A

RGB code:

134, 63, 42

Is Dulux Auburn Falls 1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 14° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

39YR 11/342 Auburn Falls 1 HSL code: 14, 52%, 35%

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 Auburn Falls 1

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 Auburn Falls 1:

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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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 Auburn Falls 1 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 194, such as Dulux Sea Urchin 2 and Steel Symphony 5.

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