Dulux Fire Cracker 2 05YR 15/555

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What are Dulux Fire Cracker 2 undertones?
Is Fire Cracker 2 05YR 15/555 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Fire Cracker 2
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	05YR 15/555
Name:	Fire Cracker 2
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Fire Cracker 2?

Dulux Fire Cracker 2 05YR 15/555 is a deep, highly saturated red with a dense, dramatic presence. Its #B52638 color value gives it a rich red appearance that becomes darker and more enveloping in low light, while daylight brings out its clearer intensity. Use Fire Cracker 2 on a dining-room feature wall, a front door, or painted cabinetry where a bold block of color is wanted. It pairs well with soft off-whites, charcoal, dark timber, and aged brass, which give the red room to stand out without making the scheme feel overly busy.

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What are Dulux Fire Cracker 2 undertones?

Fire Cracker 2 is a midtone, clear 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:

#B52638

RGB code:

181, 38, 56

Is Dulux Fire Cracker 2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 352° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

05YR 15/555 Fire Cracker 2 HSL code: 352, 65%, 43%

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 Fire Cracker 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 Fire Cracker 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.

Darker shades

05YR 15/555
Fire Cracker 2

76RR 08/316
Garnet Symphony 2

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 Fire Cracker 2 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 172, such as Dulux Highland Green and Pine Needle.

05YR 15/555
Fire Cracker 2

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