Dulux Pepper Red / Fire Cracker 3 / 10YR 15/500
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- Pepper Red for bedroom (2 photos)
- Pepper Red for living room (1 photo)
- Dulux 10YR 15/500 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Pepper Red for exterior (2 photos)
- Dulux Pepper Red reviews (3 photos)
- What are Dulux Pepper Red undertones?
- Is Pepper Red 10YR 15/500 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Pepper Red
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | 10YR 15/500 |
| Name: | Pepper Red |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Pepper Red?
Dulux Pepper Red 10YR 15/500 is a deep, muted red with a slightly weathered, brick-like character rather than a bright scarlet finish. Its moderate saturation gives it presence on a wall without reading as overly glossy or candy-toned. In strong daylight, Pepper Red can appear clearer and more red-forward, while evening light draws out its darker, more grounded side. It suits dining rooms, studies, and entrance areas, or can be used on cabinetry and a single feature wall where a fuller color is wanted. Pair it with soft warm whites, charcoal accents, aged brass, dark timber, or natural oak for contrast and texture.
Pepper Red for bedroom (2 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Pepper Red for living room
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Dulux 10YR 15/500 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm red hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Pepper Red for exterior (2 photos)
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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Dulux Pepper Red reviews (3 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Dulux Pepper Red undertones?
Pepper Red is a midtone, clear earthy red. 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:
RGB code:
179, 62, 63
Is Dulux Pepper Red cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 359° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
10YR 15/500 Pepper Red HSL code: 359, 49%, 47%
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 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:
| 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:
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
Darker shades
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.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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 |
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