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Moroccan Flame

Dulux

The Analysis

Moroccan Flame is a saturated, mid-tone orange that brings significant warmth into a space. With an LRV of 26.28, it absorbs more light than it reflects, which will make a room feel smaller and more intimate rather than bright or expansive.

This is a high-impact choice, making it best used as a bold accent wall, a feature fireplace surround, or in small spaces like powder rooms. Because it is so dominant, it can easily overpower a room if used as the primary colour on all four walls.

LRV 26

History & Origin

This shade leans into a modern, global-inspired aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It draws from 1970s revival palettes, bringing a vibrant, retro-adjacent energy to contemporary homes.

Undertonewarm
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How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut woods or matte black metal hardware to ground the intensity of the orange. It also works well with crisp, cool-toned white trim to prevent the room from feeling too heavy or claustrophobic.

The Mood

This is an inherently energizing and stimulating colour that promotes active moods. It is best suited for spaces where you want to feel invigorated rather than relaxed, as it can feel too intense for bedrooms or quiet reading areas.

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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