# Dulux Nigerian Sands 5

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/nigerian-sands-5](https://plan-home.com/color/nigerian-sands-5)

Dulux Nigerian Sands 5 97YR 44/642 is a clear, sun-warmed orange with a noticeable golden cast. Its bright, mid-depth appearance brings energy to a space without reading as a dark rust or a muted terracotta. In strong daylight, this shade can look lively and citrus-like, while warmer evening lighting draws out its richer amber side. It is particularly effective as an accent wall in a dining room, playroom, or sunny kitchen, and can also give painted furniture a cheerful focal point. Pair Nigerian Sands 5 with creamy off-whites, sandy beige, warm wood, or deep charcoal for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Nigerian Sands 5
- **Color code:** 97YR 44/642
- **HEX:** #F49839
- **RGB:** 244, 152, 57
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 30° Saturation: 76.64% Value: 95.69%
- **HSL:** hsl(30, 89, 59)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 37.7 Yellow: 76.64 Key: 4.31
- **YIQ:** Y: 168.678 I: 85.351 Q: -10.103
- **XYZ:** X: 49.279 Y: 41.99 Z: 9.379
- **CIE Lab:** L:70.864 a:27.263 b:61.437
- **CIE Luv:** L:70.864 u:74.491 v:60.79
- **Decimal:** 16029753
- **Hunter Lab:** 64.8, 22.346, 36.778

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Rich Havana 4](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-havana-4)
- [RAL Classic Dahlia yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/dahlia-yellow-ral-1033)
- [RAL Classic Pastel yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/pastel-yellow-ral-1034)
- [RAL Classic Sun yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-yellow-ral-1037)
- [Dulux Nigerian Sands 6](https://plan-home.com/color/nigerian-sands-6)
- [Dulux Jamaican Bronze 2](https://plan-home.com/color/jamaican-bronze-2)
- [Dulux Moroccan Sands 1](https://plan-home.com/color/moroccan-sands-1)
- [RAL Classic Saffron yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/saffron-yellow-ral-1017)
- [RAL Classic Daffodil yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/daffodil-yellow-ral-1007)
- [RAL Classic Melon yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/melon-yellow-ral-1028)
- [Dulux Tuscan Treasure 2](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-treasure-2)
- [Dulux Amber Queen 1](https://plan-home.com/color/amber-queen-1)
- [Dulux Earth Glaze 3](https://plan-home.com/color/earth-glaze-3)
- [Little Greene Marigold](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-marigold-209)
- [Dulux Eastern Spice 2](https://plan-home.com/color/eastern-spice-2)
- [Dulux Marmalade Preserve](https://plan-home.com/color/marmalade-preserve)
- [Dulux Moroccan Sands 2](https://plan-home.com/color/moroccan-sands-2)
- [Dulux Rich Havana 5](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-havana-5)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Harvest Fruits 1](https://plan-home.com/color/harvest-fruits-1)
- [Dulux Amber Queen 1](https://plan-home.com/color/amber-queen-1)
- [Dulux Tuscan Treasure 3](https://plan-home.com/color/tuscan-treasure-3)
- [Dulux Harvest Fruits 2](https://plan-home.com/color/harvest-fruits-2)
- [Dulux California Days](https://plan-home.com/color/california-days)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Rich Havana 4](https://plan-home.com/color/rich-havana-4)
- [Dulux Moroccan Flame](https://plan-home.com/color/moroccan-flame)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Royal Regatta 4](https://plan-home.com/color/royal-regatta-4)
- [Dulux Blue Lagoon](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-lagoon)
- [Dulux Amazon Beat 2](https://plan-home.com/color/amazon-beat-2)
- [Dulux First Dawn](https://plan-home.com/color/first-dawn)
- [Dulux Blue Babe](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-babe)
- [Dulux Delicate Cornflower](https://plan-home.com/color/delicate-cornflower)
- [Dulux Royal Regatta 5](https://plan-home.com/color/royal-regatta-5)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.