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Roasted Pumpkin 4

Dulux

The Analysis

Roasted Pumpkin 4 is a saturated, warm orange-terracotta that absorbs a significant amount of light due to its low LRV of 29.79. Because it pulls light in rather than reflecting it, the room will feel cozy and enclosed rather than expansive or airy.

This is a bold, high-impact shade that functions best as an accent wall or in small, intimate spaces like a study or powder room. It is too intense for a whole-house palette and works best when grounded by more neutral, desaturated colors elsewhere.

LRV 30

History & Origin

This shade leans into a heritage or 'foundational' aesthetic, often reminiscent of traditional farmhouse interiors or 1970s retro design. It avoids the look of modern, clinical minimalism, instead favoring a tactile, lived-in character.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut wood tones or matte black metal fixtures to anchor the intensity of the orange. It also complements warm brass hardware, which pulls out the golden undertones in the paint.

The Mood

This color is distinctly energizing and warm, making a room feel active and social. It creates a stimulating environment that feels grounded and earthy, rather than sterile or clean.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

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  • Pumpkin Pie

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  • Rhumba Orange

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  • Harvest Moon

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Lighting

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

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