Dulux Tin Red / Terracotta Army

What are Dulux Tin Red undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

warm

cool

With a hue of 10° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Tin Red HSL code: 10, 44%, 42%

• 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 Tin Red

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 Tin Red:

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

Tin Red

• 10YR 27/323
  Gipsy Bloom 2

  

• 54YR 22/344
  Fireside Embers

  

• 30YR 26/330
  Sicilian Summer 2

  

• 50YR 23/365
  Auburn Flame

  

• Mahogany Red

  

Darker shades

Tin Red

• 23YR 10/308
  Hot Paprika 2

  

• Brick Red

  

• 50YR 10/535
  Flame Frenzy 2

  

• Burnished Copper

  

• Mexican Mosaic 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 Tin Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 190, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

Tin Red

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 90BG 30/073
  Smoke Grey

  

• 49BB 76/037
  Mystic Mauve 6

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9A4C3C
RGB Decimal	154, 76, 60
RGB Percent	60.39%, 29.80%, 23.53%
HSV	Hue: 10° Saturation: 61.04% Value: 60.39%
HSL	hsl(10, 44, 42)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.65 Yellow: 61.04 Key: 39.61
YIQ	Y: 97.498 I: 51.622 Q: 11.521
XYZ	X: 16.728 Y: 12.367 Z: 5.78
CIE Lab	L:41.794 a:31.09 b:24.479
CIE Luv	L:41.794 u:58.076 v:20.957
Decimal	10112060
Hunter Lab	35.167, 23.365, 14.872