Dulux Nigerian Sands 1 50YR 07/162

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What are Dulux Nigerian Sands 1 undertones?
Is Nigerian Sands 1 50YR 07/162 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Nigerian Sands 1
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	50YR 07/162
Name:	Nigerian Sands 1
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Nigerian Sands 1?

Dulux Nigerian Sands 1 50YR 07/162 is a deep, earthy brown with a clear red cast, reflected in its #5E3E32 color value. Its low brightness gives it a grounded, substantial appearance, especially on broad wall areas or painted woodwork. In strong daylight, Nigerian Sands 1 can show more of its warm reddish-brown character, while evening lighting makes it read as a darker, richer brown. It suits dining rooms, studies, entryways, and exterior trim where a weightier color is welcome. Pair it with warm off-whites, muted clay tones, natural oak, aged brass, or textured linen to keep the surrounding scheme connected to its warmth.

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What are Dulux Nigerian Sands 1 undertones?

Nigerian Sands 1 is a deep, muted deep burgundy. 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:

#5E3E32

RGB code:

94, 62, 50

Is Dulux Nigerian Sands 1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 16°, this dark red reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

50YR 07/162 Nigerian Sands 1 HSL code: 16, 31%, 28%

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 Nigerian Sands 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 Nigerian Sands 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 Nigerian Sands 1 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

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