What is the HEX code for Dulux Nigerian Sands 2?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Nigerian Sands 2 undertone is #9A5C38 .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Nigerian Sands 2?

RGB code is 154, 92, 56 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Dulux Nigerian Sands 2 70YR 16/345

Q: Is Dulux Nigerian Sands 2 70YR 16/345 cool or warm?

Dulux 70YR 16/345 Nigerian Sands 2 is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Nigerian Sands 2 undertones?

Red is Dulux Nigerian Sands 2 undertone color.

Code:	70YR 16/345
Name:	Nigerian Sands 2
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Nigerian Sands 2?

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What are Dulux Nigerian Sands 2 undertones?

Nigerian Sands 2 has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#9A5C38

RGB code:

154, 92, 56

Is Dulux Nigerian Sands 2 70YR 16/345 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 22° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

70YR 16/345 Nigerian Sands 2 HSL code: 22, 47%, 41%

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 2

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:

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 (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 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.

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 2 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 202, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

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