Dulux Red Stallion 2 / Salsa Red / 04YR 11/537

Code:04YR 11/537
Name:Red Stallion 2
Brand:Dulux

What color is Dulux Red Stallion 2?

Let’s dive into a full Red Stallion 2 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 04YR 11/537. 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 Red Stallion 2 undertones?

Red Stallion 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:

#AB1D2C

RGB code:

171, 29, 44

Is Dulux Red Stallion 2 04YR 11/537 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 354° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

04YR 11/537 Red Stallion 2 HSL code: 354, 71%, 39%

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 Red Stallion 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 sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll 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 Red Stallion 2:

Monochromatic color scheme

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

04YR 11/537
Red Stallion 2

Complementary color scheme

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 Red Stallion 2 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 174, such as Dulux Alpine Forest and Javan Dawn 6.

Color codes

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FormatCode
HEX#AB1D2CCopy color code
RGB Decimal171, 29, 44Copy color code
RGB Percent67.06%, 11.37%, 17.25%Copy color code
HSVHue: 354° Saturation: 83.04% Value: 67.06%Copy color code
HSLhsl(354, 71, 39)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 83.04 Yellow: 74.27 Key: 32.94Copy color code
YIQY: 73.168 I: 79.798 Q: 34.706Copy color code
XYZX: 17.691 Y: 9.721 Z: 3.327Copy color code
CIE LabL:37.337 a:55.574 b:29.434Copy color code
CIE LuvL:37.337 u:101.947 v:17.456Copy color code
Decimal11214124Copy color code
Hunter Lab31.179, 46.715, 15.498Copy color code
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