Dulux Hot Paprika 3 26YR 14/548

What are Dulux Hot Paprika 3 undertones?

The undertone of Hot Paprika 3 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Hot Paprika 3 26YR 14/548 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 7° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

26YR 14/548 Hot Paprika 3 HSL code: 7, 66%, 42%

• 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 Hot Paprika 3

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 Hot Paprika 3:

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

26YR 14/548
Hot Paprika 3

• 29YR 19/621
  Dynamite Red

  

• 34YR 23/583
  Rocket Fire

  

• 50YR 25/556
  Flame Frenzy 4

  

• Earths Core

  

• 50YR 32/460
  Flame Frenzy 5

  

Darker shades

26YR 14/548
Hot Paprika 3

• 39YR 14/482
  Auburn Falls 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 Hot Paprika 3 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Dulux Inky Pool 6 and Inky Pool 3.

26YR 14/548
Hot Paprika 3

• 10BG 72/080
  Inky Pool 6

  

• 10BG 39/169
  Inky Pool 3

  

• 70BG 18/156
  Winter Teal 1

  

• Glacial Spring

  

• 50BG 11/123
  Teal Lux

  

• 70BG 69/075
  Winter Teal 5

  

• Blue View

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B33625
RGB Decimal	179, 54, 37
RGB Percent	70.20%, 21.18%, 14.51%
HSV	Hue: 7° Saturation: 79.33% Value: 70.2%
HSL	hsl(7, 66, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 69.83 Yellow: 79.33 Key: 29.8
YIQ	Y: 89.437 I: 79.95 Q: 21.152
XYZ	X: 20.246 Y: 12.359 Z: 3.069
CIE Lab	L:41.78 a:49.554 b:38.754
CIE Luv	L:41.78 u:97.287 v:26.834
Decimal	11744805
Hunter Lab	35.155, 41.277, 19.432