Dulux Sumptuous Plum 2

What are Dulux Sumptuous Plum 2 undertones?

The undertone of Sumptuous Plum 2 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sumptuous Plum 2 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 334° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Sumptuous Plum 2 HSL code: 334, 42%, 36%

• 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 purple shades add a rich and luxurious feel to a room, creating a sense of depth and warmth, ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, and dining areas.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Sumptuous Plum 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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Sumptuous Plum 2:

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

Sumptuous Plum 2

• Sumptuous Plum 4

  

• 50RR 13/343
  Blush Rambler 1

  

• 50RR 15/400
  Summer Surprise 3

  

• 43RR 19/444
  Rock Candy 1

  

• Sumptuous Plum 3

  

Darker shades

Sumptuous Plum 2

• 54RR 09/276
  Moroccan Velvet 2

  

• 48RR 08/222
  Summer Surprise 1

  

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 Sumptuous Plum 2 with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 154, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 2 and Paper Mint.

Sumptuous Plum 2

• 30GG 24/118
  Soft Fauna 2

  

• Paper Mint

  

• Crushed Mint

  

• 10BG 83/018
  Clouded Pearl 2

  

• 90GY 16/151
  Highland Falls 1

  

• 30GG 73/048
  Soft Fauna 5

  

• 50GG 05/063
  Alpine View

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#823556
RGB Decimal	130, 53, 86
RGB Percent	50.98%, 20.78%, 33.73%
HSV	Hue: 334° Saturation: 59.23% Value: 50.98%
HSL	hsl(334, 42, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 59.23 Yellow: 33.85 Key: 49.02
YIQ	Y: 79.785 I: 35.28 Q: 26.558
XYZ	X: 12.159 Y: 7.965 Z: 9.699
CIE Lab	L:33.91 a:36.807 b:-3.268
CIE Luv	L:33.91 u:46.18 v:-9.848
Decimal	8533334
Hunter Lab	28.222, 27.514, -0.619