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Auburn Falls 5

Dulux

The Analysis

Auburn Falls 5 is a saturated, terracotta-leaning orange that pulls a room inward, making large spaces feel more intimate and grounded. With an LRV of 31.47, it absorbs a significant amount of light, which prevents the space from feeling clinical or stark.

This is a high-impact choice best suited for bold accents, such as a feature wall, a library, or a dining nook. Using it as a main wall colour in a small room can be overwhelming, so it works most effectively when paired with plenty of neutral white trim.

LRV 31

History & Origin

This tone draws on the earthy, baked-clay palettes popularized in Mid-Century Modern design. It avoids the stuffiness of traditional heritage colours, instead offering a punchy, retro-modern aesthetic.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut wood tones to enhance the warmth, or use matte black hardware for a sharp, contemporary edge. It excels in living rooms or dens where you want to highlight architectural features or cabinetry.

The Mood

Living with this colour creates a distinct sense of warmth and energy. It is an active shade that keeps a room feeling lively and social, making it ideal for spaces where you want to foster conversation and comfort.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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