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Whakapapa
Whakapapa is a deep maroon-red that works well as a feature or accent colour. It can be used to helped create a heritage or traditional colour scheme. Pair it with soft pinks and neutrals such as Ōtautau and Punaromia.
Hex #5b3e3c | LRV (Light Reflection Value)9 | |
Chip C28 | RGB 91 62 60 |
Sometimes the slightest variation can make all the difference. Compare Whakapapa to other similar colours in our range.
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Check out popular colour scheme that pairs well with Whakapapa to get inspiration for features, accents and trims.
Whakapapa pairs well with
Punaromia Quarter
Punaromia Double
Whakapapa
Colour tips
With literally thousands of Dulux colours to choose from, finding the right one can seem complicated. There are a few things to watch out for when you make your selection.
Temperature
Cooler colours have hints of blues and greens, and are designed to calm and soothe. Warmer colours like reds and oranges add vibrance and life. Cooler colours appear to recede, adding visual enlargement, where warmer colours draw attention.
Lighting
The way your room is lit impacts the way the colours in it will appear. It is always best to test colours in natural light at various times throughout the day, as well as at night with artificial lighting incuding downlights and lamps.
Tone
One of the most transformational aspects of colour, tone refers to lightness or darkness. Tone adds form and shape to objects, and can alter our perception of a space, making it appear smaller or larger.
Surrounds
Paint can absorb properties of the things around it. Red brick exterior walls, vibrant gardens, and brightly coloured furniture and artwork can bring out the undertones in paint colours, and can change the way they look in your space.
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Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and Large Colour Swatches.