Dulux Tuscan Terracotta / Autumn Fern 3 / 60YR 40/297

What are Dulux Tuscan Terracotta undertones?

The undertone of Tuscan Terracotta 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Tuscan Terracotta 60YR 40/297 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 17° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

60YR 40/297 Tuscan Terracotta HSL code: 17, 54%, 66%

• 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 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:

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 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

60YR 40/297
Tuscan Terracotta

• Ayers Red

  

• 50YR 68/114
  Jungle Ginger 5

  

• Honest Touch

  

• 30YR 41/263
  Thai Magic 3

  

• Caribbean Dawn 5

  

Darker shades

60YR 40/297
Tuscan Terracotta

• 50YR 26/461
  Jungle Ginger 2

  

• 60YR 31/368
  Frosted Papaya

  

• Mexican Mosaic 2

  

• 70YR 19/432
  Sumatran Melody 1

  

• Nectar Jewels 2

  

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.

60YR 40/297
Tuscan Terracotta

• Calm Sea

  

• 70BG 56/061
  Coastal Grey

  

• 10BB 55/065
  Niagara Blues 4

  

• 10BB 64/052
  Niagara Blues 5

  

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