What is the HEX code for Dulux Polar Flame 5?

The hexadecimal color code for Dulux Polar Flame 5 undertone is #F9DBBD .

What is the RGB code of Dulux Polar Flame 5?

RGB code is 249, 219, 189 . 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 Polar Flame 5 10YY 78/188

Q: Is Dulux Polar Flame 5 10YY 78/188 cool or warm?

Dulux 10YY 78/188 Polar Flame 5 is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Dulux Polar Flame 5 undertones?

Red is Dulux Polar Flame 5 undertone color.

Code:	10YY 78/188
Name:	Polar Flame 5
Brand:	Dulux

What color is Dulux Polar Flame 5?

Let’s dive into a full Polar Flame 5 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 10YY 78/188. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

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What are Dulux Polar Flame 5 undertones?

Polar Flame 5 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:

#F9DBBD

RGB code:

249, 219, 189

Is Dulux Polar Flame 5 10YY 78/188 cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 30° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.

10YY 78/188 Polar Flame 5 HSL code: 30, 83%, 86%

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 Polar Flame 5

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Polar Flame 5:

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 Polar Flame 5 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Dulux Venetian Crystal 5 and Blueberry Icing.

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