Dulux Velvet Cake / Volcanic Splash 1 / 11YR 07/229

What are Dulux Velvet Cake undertones?

The undertone of Velvet Cake 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Velvet Cake 11YR 07/229 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 3° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

11YR 07/229 Velvet Cake HSL code: 3, 34%, 32%

• 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.
• 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 Velvet Cake

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 Velvet Cake:

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

11YR 07/229
Velvet Cake

• 04YR 18/324
  Auburn Embers

  

• 10YR 14/348
  Gipsy Bloom 1

  

• 23YR 08/237
  African Adventure 1

  

• Roasted Red

  

• 10YR 16/407
  Thai Magic 1

  

Darker shades

11YR 07/229
Velvet Cake

• 13YR 07/157
  Tempered Chocolate

  

• 30YR 07/157
  Bitter Chocolate 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 Velvet Cake with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 183, such as Dulux Misty Morning and Denim Drift.

11YR 07/229
Velvet Cake

• 08GY 32/058
  Misty Morning

  

• 87BG 27/077
  Denim Drift

  

• 90BG 35/068
  Steel Symphony 3

  

• 04BB 75/027
  Snail Trail

  

• Steel Parade

  

• 90GG 28/133
  Sea Urchin 2

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#6E3936
RGB Decimal	110, 57, 54
RGB Percent	43.14%, 22.35%, 21.18%
HSV	Hue: 3° Saturation: 50.91% Value: 43.14%
HSL	hsl(3, 34, 32)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 48.18 Yellow: 50.91 Key: 56.86
YIQ	Y: 72.505 I: 32.547 Q: 10.278
XYZ	X: 8.56 Y: 6.508 Z: 4.294
CIE Lab	L:30.661 a:22.996 b:12.37
CIE Luv	L:30.661 u:35.76 v:9.41
Decimal	7223606
Hunter Lab	25.512, 15.246, 7.878