Dulux Auburn Flame 50YR 23/365

What are Dulux Auburn Flame undertones?

The undertone of Auburn Flame 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Dulux Auburn Flame 50YR 23/365 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 16° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

50YR 23/365 Auburn Flame HSL code: 16, 42%, 52%

• 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.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Auburn Flame

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 dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Auburn Flame:

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

50YR 23/365
Auburn Flame

• 30YR 26/330
  Sicilian Summer 2

  

• Copper Glow

  

• 30YR 40/231
  Sicilian Summer 3

  

• 50YR 36/263
  Copper Blush

  

• Blood Orange

  

Darker shades

50YR 23/365
Auburn Flame

• Mexican Mosaic 1

  

• 50YR 10/535
  Flame Frenzy 2

  

• 54YR 22/344
  Fireside Embers

  

• Burnished Copper

  

• Brick 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 Auburn Flame with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

50YR 23/365
Auburn Flame

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B86C51
RGB Decimal	184, 108, 81
RGB Percent	72.16%, 42.35%, 31.76%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 55.98% Value: 72.16%
HSL	hsl(16, 42, 52)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 41.3 Yellow: 55.98 Key: 27.84
YIQ	Y: 127.646 I: 53.965 Q: 7.674
XYZ	X: 26.617 Y: 21.512 Z: 10.533
CIE Lab	L:53.505 a:27.528 b:28.027
CIE Luv	L:53.505 u:56.811 v:27.796
Decimal	12086353
Hunter Lab	46.381, 21.268, 19.002