Dulux Winter Pumpkin / Exquisite Coral / 48YR 26/159

What are Dulux Winter Pumpkin undertones?

The undertone of Winter Pumpkin 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Winter Pumpkin 48YR 26/159 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 16° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

48YR 26/159 Winter Pumpkin HSL code: 16, 61%, 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.
• 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 Winter Pumpkin

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 Winter Pumpkin:

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

48YR 26/159
Winter Pumpkin

• Collective Coral

  

• 30YR 25/463
  Hot Paprika 5

  

• 30YR 29/421
  Volcanic Splash 5

  

• 50YR 44/287
  Jungle Ginger 3

  

• Nectar Jewels 2

  

Darker shades

48YR 26/159
Winter Pumpkin

• 39YR 14/482
  Auburn Falls 2

  

• Mexican Mosaic 2

  

• 60YR 19/557
  Autumn Fern 1

  

• 70YR 19/557
  Autumn Embrace

  

• 50YR 21/603
  Flame Frenzy 3

  

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 Winter Pumpkin with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 196, such as Dulux Misty Sky and Pebble Drift 5.

48YR 26/159
Winter Pumpkin

• Misty Sky

  

• 90BG 63/072
  Pebble Drift 5

  

• 89BG 09/087
  Ink Well

  

• Vast Lake

  

• 90GG 19/151
  Sea Urchin 1

  

• 30BG 72/069
  Velvet Touch 6

  

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D06740
RGB Decimal	208, 103, 64
RGB Percent	81.57%, 40.39%, 25.10%
HSV	Hue: 16° Saturation: 69.23% Value: 81.57%
HSL	hsl(16, 61, 53)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 50.48 Yellow: 69.23 Key: 18.43
YIQ	Y: 129.949 I: 75.102 Q: 10.075
XYZ	X: 31.791 Y: 23.484 Z: 7.708
CIE Lab	L:55.568 a:38.594 b:40.658
CIE Luv	L:55.568 u:82.685 v:36.657
Decimal	13657920
Hunter Lab	48.461, 32.292, 24.492