Dulux Pepper Red / Fire Cracker 3 / 10YR 15/500

What are Dulux Pepper Red undertones?

The undertone of Pepper Red 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Pepper Red 10YR 15/500 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 359° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

10YR 15/500 Pepper Red HSL code: 359, 49%, 47%

• 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 Pepper Red

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 Pepper Red:

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

10YR 15/500
Pepper Red

• 90RR 21/418
  Red Stallion 4

  

• 90RR 18/450
  Raspberry Bellini

  

• Pink Nevada 2

  

• Wild Poppy

  

Darker shades

10YR 15/500
Pepper Red

• 95RR 07/271
  Fire Cracker 1

  

• 05YR 13/387
  Chilli Pepper

  

• 00YR 08/406
  Ruby Fountain 1

  

• 98RR 12/480
  Ruby Fountain 3

  

• 96RR 08/311
  Ruby Starlet

  

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 Pepper Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 179, such as Dulux Crushed Mint and Misty Morning.

10YR 15/500
Pepper Red

• Crushed Mint

  

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 04BB 75/027
  Snail Trail

  

• 90GG 28/133
  Sea Urchin 2

  

• 50GG 05/063
  Alpine View

  

• Calm Sea

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#B33E3F
RGB Decimal	179, 62, 63
RGB Percent	70.20%, 24.31%, 24.71%
HSV	Hue: 359° Saturation: 65.36% Value: 70.2%
HSL	hsl(359, 49, 47)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 65.36 Yellow: 64.8 Key: 29.8
YIQ	Y: 97.097 I: 69.399 Q: 25.061
XYZ	X: 21.212 Y: 13.391 Z: 6.169
CIE Lab	L:43.346 a:47.484 b:25.506
CIE Luv	L:43.346 u:87.255 v:18.373
Decimal	11746879
Hunter Lab	36.593, 39.433, 15.62