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Flame Frenzy 2

Dulux

The Analysis

Flame Frenzy 2 is a deep, saturated terracotta with an LRV of 9.93, meaning it absorbs most light rather than reflecting it. This creates an intimate, enclosed feeling that makes large rooms feel grounded and cozy rather than spacious.

Because it is so dark, this is best used as a bold accent wall, a feature fireplace surround, or in a powder room. It is too heavy to act as a neutral backdrop for a whole-house palette.

LRV 10

History & Origin

This shade leans into the warm, earthy palettes popular in 1970s interior design. It feels modern when paired with sharp, clean architectural lines, but carries a nostalgic, retro weight.

Undertonewarm
FamilyOrange

How to Use It

Pair this with light oak wood tones to soften the warmth or matte black hardware to modernize the aesthetic. It works exceptionally well in dining rooms or dens where you want to create a moody, social atmosphere.

The Mood

Living with this colour feels energizing and warm. It avoids the clinical sterility of white paint, instead providing a sense of depth and stability that feels grounded and secure.

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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