Dulux Hot Paprika 5 / Salsa Mix / 30YR 25/463

What are Dulux Hot Paprika 5 undertones?

The undertone of Hot Paprika 5 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 5 30YR 25/463 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 8° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

30YR 25/463 Hot Paprika 5 HSL code: 8, 55%, 57%

• 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 Hot Paprika 5

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 Dulux Hot Paprika 5:

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

30YR 25/463
Hot Paprika 5

• 10YR 42/250
  Burnt Autumn 3

  

• 30YR 41/263
  Thai Magic 3

  

• 30YR 53/186
  Thai Magic 4

  

• Coral Flair

  

• 10YR 30/400
  Fire Cracker 5

  

Darker shades

30YR 25/463
Hot Paprika 5

• Collective Coral

  

• Spicy Paprika

  

• 30YR 15/550
  Volcanic Splash 4

  

• 29YR 19/621
  Dynamite Red

  

• 14YR 10/434
  Volcanic Splash 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 5 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 188, such as Dulux Coastal Grey and Niagara Blues 4.

30YR 25/463
Hot Paprika 5

• 70BG 56/061
  Coastal Grey

  

• 10BB 55/065
  Niagara Blues 4

  

• 10BB 64/052
  Niagara Blues 5

  

• 10BB 28/116
  Niagara Blues 2

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#CD6555
RGB Decimal	205, 101, 85
RGB Percent	80.39%, 39.61%, 33.33%
HSV	Hue: 8° Saturation: 58.54% Value: 80.39%
HSL	hsl(8, 55, 57)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.73 Yellow: 58.54 Key: 19.61
YIQ	Y: 130.272 I: 67.115 Q: 17.021
XYZ	X: 31.472 Y: 22.946 Z: 11.363
CIE Lab	L:55.017 a:39.808 b:28.279
CIE Luv	L:55.017 u:78.241 v:25.504
Decimal	13460821
Hunter Lab	47.902, 33.45, 19.466