Dulux Ruby Starlet 96RR 08/311
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- Ruby Starlet for living room (6 photos)
- Dulux Ruby Starlet for bathroom (1 photo)
- Ruby Starlet for exterior (3 photos)
- Dulux Ruby Starlet reviews (8 photos)
- What are Dulux Ruby Starlet undertones?
- Is Ruby Starlet 96RR 08/311 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Ruby Starlet
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | 96RR 08/311 |
| Name: | Ruby Starlet |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Ruby Starlet?
Dulux Ruby Starlet 96RR 08/311 is a deep, low-light red with a muted, slightly dusky cast rather than a bright crimson finish. Its red base carries a subtle cool lean, which helps it read as composed and grounded on large surfaces. In daylight, this shade shows its restrained berry-red character, while evening light can draw it closer to a dark wine-toned red. Use Ruby Starlet on a dining-room feature wall, a small study, or painted cabinetry where its depth can be appreciated up close. Pair it with warm off-whites, pale greyed pinks, dark wood, black metal, or aged brass for a layered interior scheme.
Ruby Starlet for living room (6 photos)
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 96RR 08/311 for bathroom
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark red real bathrooms.
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Ruby Starlet for exterior (3 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 Ruby Starlet reviews (8 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 Ruby Starlet undertones?
Ruby Starlet is a deep, soft 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:
120, 46, 52
Is Dulux Ruby Starlet cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 355° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
96RR 08/311 Ruby Starlet HSL code: 355, 45%, 33%
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 Ruby Starlet
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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Ruby Starlet:
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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Ruby Starlet
Darker shades
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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 Ruby Starlet with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 175, such as Dulux Paper Mint and Crushed Mint.
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 | #782E34 |
| RGB Decimal | 120, 46, 52 |
| RGB Percent | 47.06%, 18.04%, 20.39% |
| HSV | Hue: 355° Saturation: 61.67% Value: 47.06% |
| HSL | hsl(355, 45, 33) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 61.67 Yellow: 56.67 Key: 52.94 |
| YIQ | Y: 68.81 I: 42.169 Q: 17.521 |
| XYZ | X: 9.343 Y: 6.196 Z: 3.952 |
| CIE Lab | L:29.902 a:32.905 b:12.923 |
| CIE Luv | L:29.902 u:50.375 v:7.863 |
| Decimal | 7876148 |
| Hunter Lab | 24.892, 23.439, 8.012 |
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