Dulux Tuscan Terracotta / Autumn Fern 3 / 60YR 40/297
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- Tuscan Terracotta for bedroom (7 photos)
- Tuscan Terracotta for living room (3 photos)
- Dulux Tuscan Terracotta reviews (3 photos)
- What are Dulux Tuscan Terracotta undertones?
- Is Tuscan Terracotta 60YR 40/297 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Tuscan Terracotta
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | 60YR 40/297 |
| Name: | Tuscan Terracotta |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Tuscan Terracotta?
Dulux Tuscan Terracotta 60YR 40/297 is a mid-depth clay pink with warm orange and softened red undertones. Its #D8967B value keeps it earthy rather than bright, giving the color a lightly sunbaked, powdery appearance. In strong daylight it can read as a clearer peach-terracotta, while lower or cooler light brings out its muted rosy cast. Use it on a living room feature wall, a dining area, or painted cabinetry where a warm, grounded color is wanted without the weight of a deep rust. Pale plaster, warm white, natural oak, woven linen, and aged brass provide especially natural-looking partners.
Tuscan Terracotta for bedroom (7 photos)
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing red shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Tuscan Terracotta for living room (3 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this red shade can create a unique space
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Dulux Tuscan Terracotta reviews (3 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 Tuscan Terracotta undertones?
Tuscan Terracotta is a mid-light, soft brick 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:
216, 150, 123
Is Dulux Tuscan Terracotta cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 17° on the HSL hue wheel, this Red sits firmly on the warm side.
60YR 40/297 Tuscan Terracotta HSL code: 17, 54%, 66%
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 Tuscan Terracotta
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 Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Tuscan Terracotta:
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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Darker shades
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 Tuscan Terracotta with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 197, such as Dulux Calm Sea and Coastal Grey.
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Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #D8967B |
| RGB Decimal | 216, 150, 123 |
| RGB Percent | 84.71%, 58.82%, 48.24% |
| HSV | Hue: 17° Saturation: 43.06% Value: 84.71% |
| HSL | hsl(17, 54, 66) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.56 Yellow: 43.06 Key: 15.29 |
| YIQ | Y: 166.656 I: 48.006 Q: 5.559 |
| XYZ | X: 42.802 Y: 37.845 Z: 23.784 |
| CIE Lab | L:67.906 a:21.583 b:24.216 |
| CIE Luv | L:67.906 u:47.019 v:27.551 |
| Decimal | 14194299 |
| Hunter Lab | 61.518, 16.537, 20.14 |
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