Dulux Spicy Sandalwood 3 / Active Orange / 80YR 28/650

What are Dulux Spicy Sandalwood 3 undertones?

The undertone of Spicy Sandalwood 3 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Spicy Sandalwood 3 80YR 28/650 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 26° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

80YR 28/650 Spicy Sandalwood 3 HSL code: 26, 72%, 50%

• 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.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Spicy Sandalwood 3

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 Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Spicy Sandalwood 3:

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

80YR 28/650
Spicy Sandalwood 3

• 10YY 45/419
  Honey Drizzle 2

  

• 10YY 49/378
  Safari Spice

  

• Dutch Gold 3

  

• 70YR 29/559
  Ginger Glow 4

  

• 70YR 26/605
  Ginger Glow 3

  

Darker shades

80YR 28/650
Spicy Sandalwood 3

• 80YR 24/569
  Roasted Pumpkin 3

  

• Eastern Spice 1

  

• 00YY 28/650
  Rich Havana 3

  

• Prized Gold

  

• Auburn Falls 3

  

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 Spicy Sandalwood 3 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 206, such as Dulux Holiday Blues 6 and Blue Seduction 6.

80YR 28/650
Spicy Sandalwood 3

• Holiday Blues 6

  

• Blue Seduction 6

  

• Sky View

  

• 30BB 27/236
  Atlantic Surf 3

  

• 30BB 47/161
  Atlantic Surf 4

  

• Sapphire Springs 6

  

• Spring Hyacinth

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DC7525
RGB Decimal	220, 117, 37
RGB Percent	86.27%, 45.88%, 14.51%
HSV	Hue: 26° Saturation: 83.18% Value: 86.27%
HSL	hsl(26, 72, 50)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 46.82 Yellow: 83.18 Key: 13.73
YIQ	Y: 138.677 I: 87.085 Q: -3.108
XYZ	X: 36.214 Y: 28.076 Z: 5.262
CIE Lab	L:59.957 a:35.075 b:58.112
CIE Luv	L:59.957 u:84.426 v:51.227
Decimal	14447909
Hunter Lab	52.987, 29.268, 31.203