Dulux Wild Poppy

What are Dulux Wild Poppy undertones?

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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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

warm

cool

With a hue of 356° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Wild Poppy HSL code: 356, 55%, 53%

• 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.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Wild Poppy

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 Wild Poppy:

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

Wild Poppy

• Pink Nevada 3

  

• Raspberry Ripple

  

• Rose Trellis 1

  

• Floral Bunch

  

• 74RR 28/432
  Party Surprise 1

  

Darker shades

Wild Poppy

• 99RR 12/469
  Cranberry Crunch

  

• 00YR 08/406
  Ruby Fountain 1

  

• 98RR 12/480
  Ruby Fountain 3

  

• 00YR 15/410
  Red Stallion 3

  

• 07YR 10/489
  Ruby Fountain 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 Wild Poppy with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as Dulux Soft Fauna 1 and Sea Urchin 3.

Wild Poppy

• 30GG 16/137
  Soft Fauna 1

  

• 90GG 40/115
  Sea Urchin 3

  

• 10BG 26/134
  Maritime Teal

  

• 30BG 23/124
  Jewelled Creek 2

  

• 50BG 32/114
  Celestial Cloud 2

  

• 70BG 72/043
  Celestial Cloud 6

  

• 90GG 83/034
  Sea Urchin 6

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C9464F
RGB Decimal	201, 70, 79
RGB Percent	78.82%, 27.45%, 30.98%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 65.17% Value: 78.82%
HSL	hsl(356, 55, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 65.17 Yellow: 60.7 Key: 21.18
YIQ	Y: 110.195 I: 75.171 Q: 30.512
XYZ	X: 27.691 Y: 17.366 Z: 9.289
CIE Lab	L:48.718 a:52.509 b:23.539
CIE Luv	L:48.718 u:96.665 v:16.587
Decimal	13190735
Hunter Lab	41.673, 45.686, 15.955